Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,685/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,685 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,468.
Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on 435 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,685/week
California
8% higher than the US average.
$2,468/week
United States
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for Critical Care Float ICU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Critical Care Float ICU RN
- West Hollywood, California
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 2 others
UP TO $4,388/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 11 hours ago
View job details for Critical Care Float ICU RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Critical Care Float ICU RN
- Mission Viejo, California
- Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
- Host Healthcare and 18 others
UP TO $3,924/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 7 hours ago
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View job details for Rapid Response RN - CCU
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Rapid Response RN - CCU
- Visalia, California
- Kaweah Delta Health Care District
- MedSource LLC and 12 others
UP TO $3,600/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 7 hours ago
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View job details for ICU Float Pool RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU Float Pool RN
- Los Angeles, California
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 19 others
UP TO $3,563/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 7 hours ago
Verified
View job details for ICU / Tele RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU / Tele RN
- Pomona, California
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Stability Healthcare and 17 others
UP TO $3,551/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 7 hours ago
Verified
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