Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Lake Forest, CA

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,591/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Lake Forest, CA is $2,591 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,201.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 2,293 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Lake Forest, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,591/week

Lake Forest, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,201/week

United States

How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Lake Forest Compare to Other Cities

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Mission Viejo, California

$2,576/week

Los Angeles, California

$2,496/week

Los Angeles, California

$2,496/week

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 ($3,193) and San Rafael, California ($3,132). San Rafael, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,567. For comparison, the California average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,591 per week — Orange, California pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Orange, California$3,491$3,491
Chula Vista, California$3,193$3,385
San Rafael, California$3,132$3,567

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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