Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$3,124/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in La Mesa, CA is $3,124 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,602.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 138 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in La Mesa, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,124/week

La Mesa, CA

29% higher than the US average.

$2,602/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in La Mesa Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,460/week

This is 27% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,121.

Pomona, California

$2,081/week

This is 50% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,121.

Los Angeles, California

$2,592/week

This is 20% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,121.

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?

Orange, California pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,491 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($3,385) and La Mesa, California ($3,124). For comparison, the La Mesa, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $3,124 per week — Orange, California pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Orange, California$3,491$3,491
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
La Mesa, California$3,124$3,459
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in La Mesa?

Medical Solutions pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,459 per week, followed by Med Ninjas ($3,318) and Formation, Inc. ($3,300). For comparison, the La Mesa, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $3,124 per week — Medical Solutions pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medical Solutions$3,459$3,459
Med Ninjas$3,318$3,318
Formation, Inc.$3,300$3,300
Solomon Page$3,284$3,284
Talent4Health$3,276$3,276
Voca Healthcare$3,225$3,230
Stability Healthcare$3,224$3,224
FlexCare Nursing$3,197$3,197
Host Healthcare$3,150$3,150
Cross Country Nurses$3,125$3,125

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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