Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,242/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $2,242 per week. This is 11% lower than the California average of $2,482.

Last updated on April 10, 2026. Based on 162 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,242/week

Santa Monica, CA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,482/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,346/week

This is 4% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,242.

Torrance, California

$2,569/week

This is 13% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,242.

Bakersfield, California

$2,521/week

This is 11% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,242.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Monica?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Labor and Delivery$3,050$3,050
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,828$2,960
Interventional Radiology$2,828$2,960
Case Management$2,677$3,100
Utilization Review$2,677$3,100
Acute Care Case Management$2,441$2,800
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care$2,382$2,382
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Monica?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$3,008$3,008
Talent4Health$2,855$2,855
GLC On-The-Go$2,848$2,848
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,812$2,812
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,770$3,100
Excel Medical Staffing$2,730$2,730
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$2,701$2,701
LanceSoft$2,677$2,880
ProKatchers$2,665$2,960
Skyline Med Staff Home Health$2,599$2,599

Last updated on April 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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