Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Riverside, CA

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,244/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Riverside, CA is $2,244 per week. This is 15% lower than the California average of $2,575.

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,244/week

Riverside, CA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,575/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,209/week

United States

How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities

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Pomona, California

$2,076/week

This is 42% lower than the Riverside average of $2,953.

Los Angeles, California

$2,562/week

This is 15% lower than the Riverside average of $2,953.

Los Angeles, California

$2,562/week

This is 15% lower than the Riverside average of $2,953.

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 Riverside, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,244 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 51% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Riverside?

Focus Staff pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,263 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,235). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,370. For comparison, the Riverside, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,244 per week — Focus Staff pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Focus Staff$2,263$2,263
Cross Country Nurses$2,235$2,370

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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