Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,391/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Downey, CA is $2,391 per week. This is 7% lower than the California average of $2,556.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 873 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Downey, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,391/week

Downey, CA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,556/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Downey Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,630/week

This is 9% higher than the Downey average of $2,391.

Long Beach, California

$2,305/week

This is 4% lower than the Downey average of $2,391.

Glendale, California

$2,472/week

This is 3% higher than the Downey average of $2,391.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Downey?

Acute Care Case Management earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Downey, CA, averaging $3,520 per week, followed by PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care ($3,410) and Pediatrics ($3,410). Case Management has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,822. For comparison, the Downey, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,391 per week — Acute Care Case Management earns 47% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Acute Care Case Management$3,520$3,520
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care$3,410$3,481
Pediatrics$3,410$3,481
Labor and Delivery$3,348$3,510
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care$3,137$3,267
Case Management$2,997$3,822
OB/GYN$2,861$2,861
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,614$3,061
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Downey?

Secure Nursing Service LLC pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,780 per week, followed by Pulse Healthcare Services ($3,585) and Medlivo ($3,145). For comparison, the Downey, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,391 per week — Secure Nursing Service LLC pays 58% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,780$3,780
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,585$3,585
Medlivo$3,145$3,520
FlexCare Nursing$3,064$3,314
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,060$3,417
Nightingale Nurses$2,986$3,322
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,973$2,973
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,863$3,142
Medical Solutions$2,805$3,399
Cross Country Nurses$2,763$3,220

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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