Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: San Marcos, CA

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,902/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in San Marcos, CA is $2,902 per week. This is 11% higher than the California average of $2,573.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,902/week

San Marcos, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,573/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,220/week

United States

How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in San Marcos Compare to Other Cities

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Escondido, California

$2,451/week

This is 9% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,677.

San Diego, California

$2,400/week

This is 12% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,677.

Fullerton, California

$2,629/week

This is 2% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,677.

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

Richmond, California pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,187 per week, followed by La Mesa, California ($3,134) and South San Francisco, California ($3,108). La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,459. For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,902 per week — Richmond, California pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$3,187$3,187
La Mesa, California$3,134$3,459
South San Francisco, California$3,108$3,240
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in San Marcos?

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,103 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,075) and AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,943). For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,902 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,103$3,103
FlexCare Nursing$3,075$3,075
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,943$2,943
Medical Solutions$2,931$2,931
Nightingale Nurses$2,908$2,908
Cross Country Nurses$2,695$2,695

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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