Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,244/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in California is $2,244 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,095.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,244/week
California
7% higher than the US average.
$2,095/week
United States
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Montana pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,414 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,167) and Michigan ($2,149). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the California average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,244 per week — Montana pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,414 | $2,839 |
| Colorado | $2,167 | $3,384 |
| Michigan | $2,149 | $2,149 |
| Washington | $2,072 | $2,295 |
| Arizona | $1,981 | $2,105 |
| Oregon | $1,807 | $2,434 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California?
Care Career pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $4,434 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($3,100) and HCS 247 ($3,028). For comparison, the California average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,244 per week — Care Career pays 98% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $4,434 | $4,434 |
| LanceSoft | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| HCS 247 | $3,028 | $3,028 |
| Solomon Page | $2,984 | $2,984 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,612 | $3,298 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,606 | $2,606 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,279 | $2,306 |
| GQR Healthcare | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,135 | $2,135 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,981 | $1,981 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Psychiatric RN - Correctional Facility
- Soledad, California
- Salinas Valley State Prison Psychiatric Program
- Genie Healthcare
UP TO $2,135/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Los Angeles, CA
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,606/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Mental Health
- Los Angeles, CA
- GQR Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,250/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- San Leandro, CA
- TotalMed RN
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,197/week
Estimated pay packageBehavioral Health RN
- San Leandro, CA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,192/week
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