Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,555/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,555 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $2,661.

Last updated on January 11, 2026. Based on 150 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,555/week

Santa Cruz, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,661/week

California

19% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Burlingame, California

$3,108/week

This is 18% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,539.

Redlands, California

$2,227/week

This is 14% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,539.

Palm Springs, California

$2,475/week

This is 3% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,539.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Diego, California$3,372$4,935
Richmond, California$3,175$3,510
Redwood City, California$3,167$3,228
Oakland, California$3,160$3,510
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,840$2,840
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,814$2,814
First Connect Health$2,740$2,793
Voca Healthcare$2,709$2,709
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,691$2,691
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,658$2,658
Olaro$2,646$2,646
American Traveler$2,632$2,632
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,589$2,589
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,587$2,587

Last updated on January 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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