How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, April 6th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,670 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

Ready to join Vivian? Get started

California Travel Nursing Jobs

3,736 open jobs
Jobs added hourly

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Oakland, CA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,037/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Burlingame, CA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,037/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy

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

$2,592/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

Verified

View job details for RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

San Leandro, CA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,592/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Verified

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Lancaster, CA
Halcyon Nurse Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$2,592/week

Days

Evenings

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Crescent City, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

$2,590/week

Days

Evenings

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Critical Care RN

Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Fairfield, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,590/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Critical Care RN

Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Fairfield, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,590/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 9 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Bakersfield, CA
LanceSoft
3x14 hrs, Days

$2,590/week

Days

3x14

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Turlock, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,590/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Utilization Review Nurse

Travel Contract

Utilization Review Nurse

Orange, CA
Assured Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,590/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

Verified

View job details for RN Oncology Case Manager

Travel Contract

RN Oncology Case Manager

Irvine, CA
Assured Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,590/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Los Angeles, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,590/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Home Health RN

Travel Contract

Home Health RN

Ridgecrest, CA
Stability Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,589/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

Verified

View job details for Emergency Department RN

Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

Lancaster, CA
Solomon Page
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,589/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Emergency Department RN

Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

Lancaster, CA
Solomon Page
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,589/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for RN Case Manager Utilization Review

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager Utilization Review

Irvine, CA
TNAA TotalMed RN
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,588/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Victorville, CA
The Good Life MedStaff
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,588/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative

Palm Springs, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,587/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

View job details for GI Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

GI Lab Registered Nurse

Modesto, CA
Medical Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,587/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

Not finding what you’re looking for?

Start a new search

Thousands of
healthcare jobs
in your pocket

4.8

13.6k Ratings

4.4

1.5k Ratings

A nurse browsing Vivian jobs using a phone.

California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,470/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,470 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,160.

Last updated on April 4, 2026. Based on 7,682 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Explore all travel Registered Nurse salary insights

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 (431 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (175 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (166 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 (102 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (94 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (72 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, April 6th 2026, Vivian has 182 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 Monday, April 6th 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 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 Monday, April 6th 2026, Vivian has 271 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.

Was this page helpful?

Yes