Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,307/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in California is $2,307 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,096.
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,307/week
California
9% higher than the US average.
$2,096/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, California | $2,544 | $2,570 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2,183 | $2,709 |
| Colorado | $2,139 | $2,712 |
| Montana | $2,072 | $2,474 |
| Arizona | $1,994 | $2,300 |
| New Mexico | $1,810 | $2,466 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,751 | $2,751 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,730 | $2,730 |
| Bestica | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| LanceSoft | $2,544 | $2,570 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,408 | $2,550 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,377 | $2,377 |
| SoCal Works | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| Talent4Health | $2,201 | $2,201 |
| Solomon Page | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,160 | $2,160 |
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Vallejo, CA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,570/week
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Vallejo, CA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,566/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 12 days ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Vallejo, CA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,546/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 days ago
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Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Vallejo, CA
- Trustaff
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$2,504/week
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Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Vallejo, CA
- Trustaff
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
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