Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$3,054/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,054 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,554.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,054/week
Santa Cruz, CA
21% higher than the US average.
$2,554/week
California
6% higher than the US average.
$2,407/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
Oakland, California
$3,672/week
This is 17% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $3,054.
San Francisco, California
$2,810/week
This is 9% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,054.
Lodi, California
$2,056/week
This is 49% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,054.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| First Connect Health | $3,045 | $3,045 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Travel Nurse RN - Radiology
- Santa Cruz, CA
- TNAA TotalMed RN
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$3,111/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Genie Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,936/week
Estimated pay packageCVICU Registered Nurse
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,828/week
Estimated pay packageCardiac ICU Registered Nurse
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Medical Solutions
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,712/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible
- Referral Bonus
$2,691/week
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