How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 16th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,652 but can pay up to $4,999 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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ICU RN

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Meda Health and 30 others

UP TO $2,750/wk

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3x12

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PACU RN

San Leandro, California
San Leandro Hospital
Triage Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,744/wk

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ICU RN

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Meda Health and 27 others

UP TO $2,743/wk

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3x12

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ED RN

Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Meda Health and 28 others

UP TO $2,739/wk

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4x10

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OR Circulating Nurse

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Prime Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,728/wk

3x3

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ICU RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 4 others

UP TO $2,726/wk

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3x12

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ICU RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
HCS 247 and 6 others

UP TO $2,726/wk

Nights

3x12

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ER RN

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Meda Health and 26 others

UP TO $2,725/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Cardiac Tele RN

16 agencies can help you get this contract

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Cardiac Tele RN

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 15 others

UP TO $2,723/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Infusion RN

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Infusion RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Uniti Med and 10 others

UP TO $2,722/wk

Days

5x8

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ICU RN

San Leandro, California
San Leandro Hospital
Solomon Page and 7 others

UP TO $2,721/wk

Nights

3x12

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CCU RN

Alameda, California
Alameda Hospital
TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $2,721/wk

Nights

3x12

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ICU RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
HCS 247 and 23 others

UP TO $2,719/wk

Nights

3x12

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ICU RN

Sacramento, California
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
HCS 247 and 24 others

UP TO $2,719/wk

Nights

3x12

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ER RN

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
Meda Health and 30 others

UP TO $2,716/wk

Nights

3x12

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ICU RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Stability Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,715/wk

Days

3x12

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CCU RN

Alameda, California
Alameda Hospital
TotalMed RN and 5 others

UP TO $2,715/wk

Nights

3x12

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4 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Stability Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,715/wk

Nights

3x12

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25 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU RN

Woodland, California
Woodland Healthcare
HCS 247 and 24 others

UP TO $2,714/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for SICU / TICU RN

18 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

SICU / TICU RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Medical Talent and 17 others

UP TO $2,714/wk

Nights

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,572/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,572 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,223.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 20,837 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 First Connect Health (507 jobs), Medical Solutions (505 jobs), and Triage Staffing (466 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 White Memorial Medical Center (213 jobs), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (210 jobs), and Mercy Medical Center Redding (208 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 167 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $128 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 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 Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 1,026 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $128 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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