Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,826/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,826 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,678.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on 102 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Palo Alto, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,826/week

Palo Alto, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,678/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,263/week

United States

How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

Search

San Leandro, California

$2,717/week

This is 4% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,816.

San Francisco, California

$2,518/week

This is 12% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,816.

Concord, California

$2,895/week

This is 3% higher than the Palo Alto average of $2,816.

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

West Hollywood, California pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,461 per week, followed by Redwood City, California ($3,240) and San Rafael, California ($3,240). West Hollywood, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,369. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,826 per week — West Hollywood, California pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Hollywood, California$3,461$4,369
Redwood City, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
La Mesa, California$3,230$3,524
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,206 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,190) and Lucid Staffing Solutions ($3,122). For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,826 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,206$3,206
FlexCare Nursing$3,190$3,190
Lucid Staffing Solutions$3,122$3,122
Medical Solutions$3,084$3,148
MedSource LLC$3,015$3,015
TotalMed RN$2,947$2,947
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,898$3,159
Cross Country Nurses$2,595$2,595
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,309$2,311

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Palo Alto, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Trauma ICU Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
travel nurse housing in California
How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
Taking a temp work assignment in the Golden State? Be house-hunting savvy with these tips.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Discover the joys of nursing in sunny San Diego and tips on fun things to do while there.
See more Blog Posts