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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2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
American Traveler and 1 other

UP TO $2,556/wk

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
American Traveler and 1 other

UP TO $2,556/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for CVICU RN

15 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

CVICU RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Bestica and 14 others

UP TO $2,550/wk

Nights

3x12

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4 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU RN

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

UP TO $2,548/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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Labor and Delivery RN

Encinitas, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Uniti Med and 4 others

UP TO $2,547/wk

3x3

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View job details for PACU RN

14 agencies can help you get this contract

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PACU RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Stability Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $2,546/wk

Days

4x10

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7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
FlexCare Nursing and 6 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

Nights

3x12

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18 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 15 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 22 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Rehab RN

13 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Rehab RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Talent4Health and 12 others

UP TO $2,541/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Uniti Med and 4 others

UP TO $2,533/wk

Nights

3x12

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10 agencies can help you get this contract

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Rehab RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,533/wk

Nights

3x12

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6 agencies can help you get this contract

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MS/Tele RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Solomon Page and 5 others

UP TO $2,533/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Outpatient Clinic RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Outpatient Clinic RN

Tarzana, California
Atrium Urology
Coast Medical Service and 4 others

UP TO $2,530/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for CCU RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

CCU RN

Alameda, California
Alameda Hospital
Triage Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,522/wk

3x3

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

22 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,520/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 7 others

UP TO $2,513/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for OB/GYN RN

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

OB/GYN RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Triage Staffing

UP TO $2,513/wk

5x5

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View job details for Outpatient RN

10 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Outpatient RN

Eureka, California
Providence Medical Group Eureka
TravSource and 9 others

UP TO $2,512/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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