Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,935/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,935 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,538.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 448 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Palo Alto, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,935/week
Palo Alto, CA
25% higher than the US average.
$2,538/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
Oakland, California
$2,758/week
This is 6% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,935.
San Francisco, California
$2,647/week
This is 11% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,935.
Modesto, California
$2,690/week
This is 9% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,935.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Palo Alto?
Acute Care Case Management earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Palo Alto, CA, averaging $4,222 per week, followed by CVOR ($3,416) and CVICU ($3,155). For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,935 per week — Acute Care Case Management earns 44% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Case Management | $4,222 | $4,222 |
| CVOR | $3,416 | $3,850 |
| CVICU | $3,155 | $3,724 |
| Labor and Delivery | $3,077 | $3,638 |
| PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $3,035 | $3,119 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,641 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($3,342) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($3,256). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,068. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,935 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab pays 24% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $3,641 | $3,641 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,342 | $3,850 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $3,256 | $3,724 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,089 | $3,614 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,067 | $3,190 |
| Host Healthcare | $3,022 | $3,625 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,015 | $3,353 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $3,002 | $3,002 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,961 | $4,068 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,937 | $3,151 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
- Palo Alto, CA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,850/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
- Palo Alto, CA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
$3,850/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Pediatric CVOR
- Palo Alto, CA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,850/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
- Palo Alto, CA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
$3,795/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - CVOR
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$3,795/week
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