How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, April 3rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,644 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

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

$2,660/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Greenbrae, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,658/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

San Luis Obispo, CA
Triage Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,657/week

Nights

3x12

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
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,657/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Irvine, CA
ProKatchers
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,657/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Torrance, CA
ProKatchers
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,657/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Quincy, CA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,656/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Med Surg Nurse Manager

Travel Contract

Med Surg Nurse Manager

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

$2,655/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

$2,655/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Moreno Valley, CA
Stability Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,655/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days 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

$2,655/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for RN Stroke Coordinator

Travel Contract

RN Stroke Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
Triage Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,654/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Crescent City, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Evenings

$2,653/week

Evenings

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Clinical Liaison

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Clinical Liaison

Delano, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,653/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Salinas, CA
ALOIS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,653/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse – Wound Care

Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Wound Care

Oakland, CA
Stability Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,653/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Crescent City, CA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,652/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

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

$2,652/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

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

$2,652/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

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

$2,652/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,460/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,460 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,158.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 8,209 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 (449 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (196 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (171 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 (118 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (96 jobs), and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (85 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 175 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 Friday, April 3rd 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 Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 309 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 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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