How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,669 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Redding, CA
Vibra Travels
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Redding, CA
Vibra Travels
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care

Redding, CA
Vibra Travels
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Redding, CA
Vibra Travels
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Glendale, CA
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Glendale, CA
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Inglewood, CA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,802/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Orange, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,802/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Bakersfield, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,802/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Bakersfield, CA
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,802/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Los Angeles, CA
NuWest Travel Nursing
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,802/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Bakersfield, CA
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,802/week

Days

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, CA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,802/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Bakersfield, CA
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,801/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Santa Rosa, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,801/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

View job details for RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Santa Barbara, CA
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,801/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,801/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care Case Management

Santa Monica, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Hollister, CA
OneStaff Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Santa Monica, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,469/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,469 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,163.

Last updated on April 6, 2026. Based on 7,250 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 (423 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (167 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (164 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 Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (91 jobs), Adventist Health Bakersfield (90 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (77 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 186 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $78 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $133 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 35 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $71 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 275 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $100 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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