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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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

UP TO $2,587/wk

Days

4x10

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PCU RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 23 others

UP TO $2,586/wk

Days

3x12

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PCU RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 20 others

UP TO $2,586/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for OR RN

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

OR RN

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
ADN Healthcare

UP TO $2,584/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Stability Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,578/wk

Nights

3x12

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ICU RN

Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
American Traveler and 3 others

UP TO $2,578/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Oncology RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology RN

Westlake Village, California
UCLA Campus Westlake Village Cancer Care
Uniti Med and 6 others

UP TO $2,576/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 12 others

UP TO $2,576/wk

Nights

3x12

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ICU RN

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,576/wk

Nights

3x12

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PCU RN

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Stability Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,575/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Tele Float Pool RN

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Tele Float Pool RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 18 others

UP TO $2,569/wk

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Tele Float Pool RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 20 others

UP TO $2,569/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

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ER RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Meda Health and 18 others

UP TO $2,568/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

UP TO $2,567/wk

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 11 hours ago

View job details for Mother Baby RN

19 agencies can help you get this contract

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Mother Baby RN

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 18 others

UP TO $2,565/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

24 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER RN

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
Uniti Med and 23 others

UP TO $2,565/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for PACU RN

21 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PACU RN

Northridge, California
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 20 others

UP TO $3,081/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Oncology Chemo Certified RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology Chemo Certified RN

Encino, California
UCLA Campus Encino Cancer Care
TRS Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,563/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for ICU RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Solomon Page and 7 others

UP TO $2,558/wk

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Pediatrics RN

10 agencies can help you get this contract

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Pediatrics RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,556/wk

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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