Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,445/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $2,445 per week. This is 2% lower than the California average of $2,495.

Last updated on May 26, 2026. Based on 37 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,445/week

Santa Monica, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$2,495/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,171/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

Search

Los Angeles, California

$2,393/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,445.

Bakersfield, California

$2,499/week

This is 2% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,445.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,549/week

This is 4% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,445.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Monica?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,918$2,918
Interventional Radiology$2,918$2,918
Case Management$2,910$2,910
Utilization Review$2,910$2,910
CVOR$2,810$2,810
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum$2,808$2,808
Labor and Delivery$2,660$2,911
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Monica?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$2,911$2,911
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,850$2,850
LanceSoft$2,840$2,910
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,770$2,770
Catalytic Solutions$2,746$2,749
Talent4Health$2,736$2,736
HCS 247 Travel$2,718$2,720
American Traveler$2,715$2,715
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,710$2,710
LeaderStat$2,693$2,813

Last updated on May 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Santa Monica, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Registered Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
travel nurse housing in California
How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
Taking a temp work assignment in the Golden State? Be house-hunting savvy with these tips.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Discover the joys of nursing in sunny San Diego and tips on fun things to do while there.
See more Blog Posts