How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 16th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,652 but can pay up to $4,999 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 24 others

UP TO $3,709/wk

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Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 23 others

UP TO $3,709/wk

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View job details for PICU RN

9 agencies can help you get this contract

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PICU RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
American Traveler and 8 others

UP TO $3,647/wk

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

27 agencies can help you get this contract

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Cath Lab RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 26 others

UP TO $3,638/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

15 agencies can help you get this contract

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Interventional Radiology RN

Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $3,628/wk

Days

5x9

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View job details for RNFA

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RNFA

Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Solomon Page and 19 others

UP TO $3,613/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley Hospital
Meda Health and 20 others

UP TO $3,600/wk

Days

4x12

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Cath Lab RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
TotalMed RN and 14 others

UP TO $3,572/wk

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4x10

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Labor and Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $3,568/wk

Days

4x12

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PICU RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
American Traveler and 9 others

UP TO $3,539/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $3,528/wk

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View job details for L&D RN

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L&D RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $3,473/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for L&D / Postpartum RN

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L&D / Postpartum RN

Red Bluff, California
Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 23 others

UP TO $3,473/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for L&D RN

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L&D RN

Folsom, California
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Medical Solutions and 1 other

UP TO $3,473/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for OR RN

29 agencies can help you get this contract

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OR RN

Petaluma, California
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Medical Solutions and 28 others

UP TO $3,463/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for ICU Float Pool RN

19 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU Float Pool RN

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 18 others

UP TO $3,451/wk

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Case Management RN

11 agencies can help you get this contract

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Case Management RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 10 others

UP TO $3,450/wk

Days

5x8

Relocation Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for L&D / PP / OB RN

18 agencies can help you get this contract

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L&D / PP / OB RN

Sacramento, California
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $3,437/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Sacramento, California
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Uniti Med and 19 others

UP TO $3,437/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Float Pool RN

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ICU Float Pool RN

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 18 others

UP TO $3,423/wk

Days

4x12

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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 (505 jobs), and Triage Staffing (466 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 White Memorial Medical Center (213 jobs), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (210 jobs), and Mercy Medical Center Redding (208 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 167 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 Friday, October 16th 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 Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 1,026 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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