Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,589/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $2,589 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $2,539.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 92 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,589/week

Santa Monica, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,539/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,575/week

This is 1% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,589.

Torrance, California

$2,369/week

This is 9% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,589.

Glendale, California

$2,400/week

This is 8% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,589.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Monica?

Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Santa Monica, CA, both averaging $3,154 per week, ahead of Labor and Delivery ($2,822). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,454. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,589 per week — Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology earn 22% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab$3,154$3,154
Interventional Radiology$3,154$3,154
Labor and Delivery$2,822$3,454
Oncology$2,600$2,600
Radiology$2,484$2,484
Case Management$2,479$2,753
Med Surg$2,418$2,709
Telemetry$2,418$2,709
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Monica?

HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,454 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($3,343) and TalentBurst, Inc ($3,180). For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,589 per week — HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$3,454$3,454
RadHealth+$3,343$3,374
TalentBurst, Inc$3,180$3,233
Med Ninjas$3,084$3,084
LeaderStat$3,068$3,068
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,061$3,061
ProKatchers$3,045$3,045
Catalytic Solutions$3,031$3,031
Prime Staffing$3,011$3,240
Cross Country Nurses$2,980$2,980

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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