How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,627 but can pay up to $4,800 per week.

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View job details for OR Registered Nurse First Assistant

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OR Registered Nurse First Assistant

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Medical Solutions and 19 others

$3,374-4,208/week

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View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse

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CVOR Registered Nurse

Sacramento, California
Mercy General Hospital
Medical Solutions and 22 others

$3,354-4,048/week

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 29 others

$1,865-3,853/week

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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

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Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 26 others

$3,075-3,784/week

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View job details for Outpatient Infusion RN

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Outpatient Infusion RN

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 7 others

$2,642-3,752/week

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Cath Lab RN

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
American Consultants and 11 others

$3,240-3,629/week

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

$3,626/week

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5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Fresno, California
Community Regional Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 5 others

$3,164-3,589/week

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Correctional Registered Nurse

Represa, California
California State Prison
Care Career

$3,549/week

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View job details for RN First Assistant

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Travel Contract

RN First Assistant

Lakeport, California
Sutter Lakeside Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 9 others

$2,950-3,542/week

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View job details for CVOR Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

CVOR Operating Room Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Coast Medical Service and 4 others

$3,020-3,523/week

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Nurse

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

$2,404-3,511/week

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4x12

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Medical Solutions and 29 others

$2,565-3,494/week

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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

$2,985-3,483/week

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View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

CVOR Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
Sharp Memorial Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

$2,262-3,473/week

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View job details for RN Care Coordinator, Heart Transplant

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RN Care Coordinator, Heart Transplant

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
GQR Healthcare and 3 others

$2,694-3,468/week

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Fresno, California
Community Regional Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 6 others

$3,006-3,412/week

Days

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View job details for Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

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Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 11 others

$2,800-3,385/week

Days

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 8 others

$2,281-3,384/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Kern Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 8 others

$3,042-3,372/week

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,511/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,511 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,170.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on 9,106 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 (351 jobs), Bestica (228 jobs), and Trustaff (191 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 Bakersfield (152 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (147 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 93 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $82 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 28 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 395 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $130 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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