How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, October 17th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,645 but can pay up to $5,667 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Lakewood, California
UC Irvine
Meda Health and 2 others

UP TO $2,659/wk

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View job details for Emergency Dept RN

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Emergency Dept RN

San Jose, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Meda Health and 33 others

UP TO $2,652/wk

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3x12

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Solomon Page and 7 others

UP TO $2,652/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Stepdown RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Stepdown RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Secure Nursing Service LLC and 5 others

UP TO $2,650/wk

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3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Meda Health and 24 others

UP TO $2,650/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Infusion RN

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Infusion RN

Jackson, California
Sutter Amador Hospital
Uniti Med and 12 others

UP TO $2,649/wk

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5x8

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View job details for ER Holding RN

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ER Holding RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 15 others

UP TO $2,648/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Solomon Page and 5 others

UP TO $2,647/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Folsom, California
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,646/wk

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3x12

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

San Mateo, California
San Mateo Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,638/wk

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Host Healthcare and 5 others

UP TO $2,635/wk

Days

3x12

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ICU RN

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

UP TO $2,635/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

15 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
HCS 247 and 14 others

UP TO $2,635/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER RN

San Francisco, California
Sutter Health CPMC Mission Bernal Campus
Meda Health and 11 others

UP TO $2,622/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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Travel Contract

ICU RN

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
HCS 247 and 7 others

UP TO $2,621/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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Travel Contract

ICU RN

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $3,178/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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Travel Contract

ICU RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Stability Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,621/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

25 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Stability Healthcare and 24 others

UP TO $3,178/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

15 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Medical Solutions and 14 others

UP TO $2,617/wk

Days

5x8

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

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $2,617/wk

Days

5x8

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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 (501 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (471 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 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (214 jobs), Mercy Medical Center Redding (212 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (212 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 17th 2026, Vivian has 170 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 Saturday, October 17th 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 Saturday, October 17th 2026, Vivian has 1,042 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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