Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,489/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Gardena, CA is $2,489 per week. This is 2% lower than the California average of $2,537.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 52 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,489/week

Gardena, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$2,537/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Gardena Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,592/week

This is 4% higher than the Gardena average of $2,489.

Glendale, California

$2,350/week

This is 6% lower than the Gardena average of $2,489.

Pomona, California

$2,081/week

This is 20% lower than the Gardena average of $2,489.

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

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Gardena, CA, averaging $3,016 per week, followed by ED - Emergency Department ($2,833) and Neuro ICU ($2,613). ED - Emergency Department has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,052. For comparison, the Gardena, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,489 per week — PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns 21% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care$3,016$3,016
ED - Emergency Department$2,833$3,052
Neuro ICU$2,613$2,613
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,613$2,613
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,613$2,613
Trauma ICU$2,613$2,613
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Gardena?

Halcyon Nurse Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,052 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions ($2,787) and Vibra Travels ($2,786). For comparison, the Gardena, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,489 per week — Halcyon Nurse Staffing pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Halcyon Nurse Staffing$3,052$3,052
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,787$2,787
Vibra Travels$2,786$2,786
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,777$2,777
Catalytic Solutions$2,677$2,677
Stability Healthcare$2,618$3,016
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,527$2,527
Care Career$2,520$2,520
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,495$2,495
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,483$2,483

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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