How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, July 9th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,621 but can pay up to $4,909 per week.

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Manager

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Clinical Nurse Manager

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Meda Health and 2 others

UP TO $4,909/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for RN First Assistant (OR & L&D)

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RN First Assistant (OR & L&D)

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
Thrive Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $4,166/wk

Flexible

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for RN First Assistant, Operating Room

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Travel Contract

RN First Assistant, Operating Room

Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center
Thrive Staffing and 18 others

UP TO $4,148/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for CVOR Lead Clinical Nurse

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Travel Contract

CVOR Lead Clinical Nurse

San Diego, California
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Meda Health and 4 others

UP TO $4,006/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Fremont, California
Washington Hospital
LanceSoft

UP TO $3,979/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

CVOR Registered Nurse

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
Secure Nursing Service LLC and 21 others

UP TO $3,875/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for CVOR RN

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Travel Contract

CVOR RN

Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center
Thrive Staffing and 23 others

UP TO $3,872/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
Prime Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $3,742/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Floor Manager

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Floor Manager

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 10 others

UP TO $3,720/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Interim Emergency Services Nurse Manager

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Travel Contract

Interim Emergency Services Nurse Manager

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Anders Group and 21 others

UP TO $3,686/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

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Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
Meda Health and 8 others

UP TO $3,674/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 13 others

UP TO $3,665/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for RN Cath Lab

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RN Cath Lab

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 17 others

UP TO $3,629/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Secure Nursing Service LLC and 21 others

UP TO $3,598/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

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Travel Contract

Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Meda Health and 3 others

UP TO $3,598/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

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Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Meda Health and 3 others

UP TO $3,589/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Fremont, California
Washington Hospital
Voca Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $3,530/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 5 others

UP TO $3,524/wk

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $3,521/wk

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for EP Lab RN

10 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

EP Lab RN

Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Cuready Healthcare Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $3,510/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,534/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,534 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,178.

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Based on 9,686 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in California?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in California are LanceSoft (558 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (277 jobs), and Host Healthcare (257 jobs).

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in California?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our California RN Licensing guide.

What hospitals in California currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in California are Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (245 jobs), Adventist Health Bakersfield (157 jobs), and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (126 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 144 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $132 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average and up to $92 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 539 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $107 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is California a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

No, California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in California cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in California varies from $300-$350.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in California?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every two years.

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