Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,219/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,219 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,154.
Last updated on June 16, 2026. Based on 38 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
$2,219/week
California
3% higher than the US average.
$2,154/week
United States
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for ICU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Redding, California
- Shasta Regional Medical Center
- GQR Healthcare and 1 other
UP TO $1,879/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 1 hour ago
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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU Registered Nurse
- Redding, California
- Shasta Regional Medical Center
- GQR Healthcare and 1 other
UP TO $1,879/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 2 hours ago
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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
ICU Registered Nurse
- Los Angeles, CA
- Catalytic Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,343/week
Estimated pay packagePosted Today
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
- Fairfield, CA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,666/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 8 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
- King City, CA
- TRS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,521/week
Estimated pay packagePosted Today
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