Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$2,576/week
The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in California is $2,576 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,242.
Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on 3,019 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,576/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,242/week
United States
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?
Chula Vista, California pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,385 per week, followed by Richmond, California ($3,187) and La Mesa, California ($3,126). La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,459. For comparison, the California average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,576 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 31% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista, California | $3,385 | $3,385 |
| Richmond, California | $3,187 | $3,187 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,126 | $3,459 |
| South San Francisco, California | $3,110 | $3,240 |
How does the pay for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Idaho pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,440 per week, followed by Oregon ($2,361) and Arizona ($2,195). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the California average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,576 per week — Idaho pays 5% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $2,440 | $3,354 |
| Oregon | $2,361 | $3,188 |
| Arizona | $2,195 | $3,460 |
| Colorado | $2,092 | $3,600 |
| Texas | $1,863 | $3,588 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in California?
TriOptus pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,681 per week, followed by Carenest Health Services ($3,563) and Prolink Region 4 ($3,550). For comparison, the California average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,576 per week — TriOptus pays 43% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TriOptus | $3,681 | $3,681 |
| Carenest Health Services | $3,563 | $3,563 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| OneStaff Medical | $3,526 | $3,526 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $3,512 | $3,600 |
| Titan Nurse Staffing | $3,479 | $3,479 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $3,264 | $3,264 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,219 | $3,402 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $3,216 | $3,216 |
Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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