Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
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
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
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?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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- Referral Bonus
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$2,574/week
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