Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,399/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,399 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,097.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 1,113 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,399/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,097/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Los Angeles, California$3,535$3,535
Concord, California$3,530$3,530
Alameda, California$3,352$3,352
Burlingame, California$3,236$3,450
Fremont, California$3,069$3,339
Irvine, California$3,040$3,040
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Utah$2,252$2,601
Oregon$2,247$3,276
Wyoming$2,184$2,812
Nevada$2,179$2,695
Idaho$2,148$2,936
Montana$2,128$3,251
Arizona$2,073$3,432
Washington$2,070$4,128
New Mexico$1,971$3,003
Colorado$1,882$3,661
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$3,500$3,500
Solomon Page$3,085$3,085
Compunnel Healthcare$3,000$3,000
Source Medical Staffing$3,000$3,000
LanceSoft$2,935$3,450
ADN Healthcare$2,854$2,854
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,834$2,834
Bestica$2,832$3,700
Consolidated Medical Travel$2,801$2,801
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,796$3,325

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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