Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,411/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,411 per week. This is 7% lower than the California average of $2,571.
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on 426 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,411/week
Santa Cruz, CA
7% higher than the US average.
$2,571/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,247/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
Palo Alto, California
$2,916/week
This is 17% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,411.
Oakland, California
$2,695/week
This is 11% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,411.
San Francisco, California
$2,412/week
This is equal to the Santa Cruz average
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Cruz?
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Santa Cruz, CA, averaging $3,648 per week, followed by Manager ($3,608). Manager has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,542. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,411 per week — PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns 51% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $3,648 | $3,887 |
| Manager | $3,608 | $4,542 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?
Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,093 per week, followed by Medlivo ($3,086) and Genie Healthcare ($2,756). Medlivo has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,840. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,411 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care | $3,093 | $3,093 |
| Medlivo | $3,086 | $3,840 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,756 | $3,385 |
| Secure Nursing Service LLC | $2,737 | $2,737 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,722 | $2,754 |
| TravSource | $2,706 | $2,737 |
| Care Career | $2,685 | $2,716 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,683 | $2,683 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,667 | $2,667 |
| HCS 247 | $2,649 | $2,649 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
PACU Interim Manager
- Santa Cruz, California
- Dominican Hospital
- Host Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $3,887/wk
Estimated pay packageAssisted Living Manager
- Santa Cruz, California
- Dominican Hospital
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 7 others
UP TO $3,616/wk
Estimated pay packageNICU RN
- Santa Cruz, California
- Dominican Hospital
- American Traveler and 19 others
UP TO $2,766/wk
Estimated pay packageER RN
- Santa Cruz, California
- Dominican Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 18 others
UP TO $2,691/wk
Estimated pay packageER RN
- Santa Cruz, California
- Dominican Hospital
- Uniti Med and 21 others
UP TO $2,674/wk
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