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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Travel Contract

ER RN

Santa Clarita, California
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,616/wk

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ER RN

Santa Clarita, California
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
TotalMed RN and 5 others

UP TO $2,616/wk

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ER RN

Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Uniti Med and 8 others

UP TO $3,243/wk

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3x12

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ER RN

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,611/wk

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Evenings

Flexible

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ER RN

Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,611/wk

Nights

3x12

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ER RN

Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Uniti Med and 6 others

UP TO $2,611/wk

Evenings

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

17 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Meda Health and 16 others

UP TO $2,604/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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Travel Contract

ICU RN

Templeton, California
Twin Cities Community Hospital
Care Career

UP TO $2,604/wk

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Telemetry RN

27 agencies can help you get this contract

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Telemetry RN

San Pedro, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
Stability Healthcare and 26 others

UP TO $2,603/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for MS/Tele Float RN

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MS/Tele Float RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Solomon Page and 3 others

UP TO $2,603/wk

3x3

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View job details for Step Down Float RN

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Travel Contract

Step Down Float RN

Fountain Valley, California
UC Irvine
American Traveler and 2 others

UP TO $2,600/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

ICU RN

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
Coast Medical Service and 15 others

UP TO $2,600/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Home Health RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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Home Health RN

Concord, California
Muir Home Health
Skyline Med Staff Home Health and 3 others

UP TO $2,600/wk

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for PreOp RN

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PreOp RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,595/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Telemetry RN

14 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
Stability Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,595/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 12 others

UP TO $2,590/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,590/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Telemetry RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,590/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for ER RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER RN

Pasadena, California
Huntington Hospital
TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,590/wk

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Telemetry RN

22 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 21 others

UP TO $2,588/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 (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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