How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, October 22nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,638 but can pay up to $4,700 per week.

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Red Bluff, CA
Trustaff
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,596/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 12 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Redding, CA
Trustaff
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,596/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse Lead RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse Lead RN - Med Surg

San Luis Obispo, CA
Solomon Page
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,596/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Santa Monica, CA
Focus Staff
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,596/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for NICU RN

Travel Contract

NICU RN

San Diego, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,596/week

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Pediatric OR RN

Travel Contract

Pediatric OR RN

Oakland, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,596/week

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 8 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Francisco, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,596/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 13 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Francisco, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,596/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

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View job details for L&D RN

Travel Contract

L&D RN

Riverside, CA
GetMed Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for PCU RN

Travel Contract

PCU RN

Redding, CA
HCS 247
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Bakersfield, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Santa Maria, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Santa Maria, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Los Angeles, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Pleasanton, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

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

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

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

$2,595/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Stanford, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,595/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,585/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,585 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,231.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 19,168 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 Triage Staffing (556 jobs), Medical Solutions (554 jobs), and Host Healthcare (507 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 Mercy Medical Center Redding (289 jobs), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (215 jobs), and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (202 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, October 22nd 2026, Vivian has 79 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $84 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 Thursday, October 22nd 2026, Vivian has 8 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $78 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, October 22nd 2026, Vivian has 1,097 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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