How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, August 24th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,609 but can pay up to $7,700 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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Cath Lab RN

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
HCS 247 and 19 others

UP TO $3,421/wk

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Labor and Delivery RN

Fresno, California
Community Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 10 others

UP TO $3,412/wk

Nights

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Labor and Delivery RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Uniti Med and 9 others

UP TO $3,402/wk

Nights

3x12

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RN Case Manager

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $3,402/wk

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5x8

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View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology Registered Nurse

Mountain View, California
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $3,399/wk

Days

5x8

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OR RN

Fremont, California
Washington Hospital
Anders Group and 18 others

UP TO $3,399/wk

Evenings

Rotating

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Cath Lab RN

Roseville, California
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
HCS 247 and 17 others

UP TO $3,363/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for L&D RN

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L&D RN

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Focus Staff and 11 others

UP TO $3,353/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Healthcare Group - 4500 Business Center Drive
Talent4Health and 1 other

UP TO $3,344/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for CVPICU RN

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CVPICU RN

San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
CrossMed and 5 others

UP TO $3,338/wk

3x12

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CVPICU RN

San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $3,338/wk

3x12

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Cath Lab RN

Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $3,328/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 25 others

UP TO $3,327/wk

4x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Uniti Med and 22 others

UP TO $3,305/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

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ER RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Host Healthcare and 12 others

UP TO $3,301/wk

3x12

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Cath Lab RN

West Hollywood, California
CS Vascular OBL
TNAA TotalMed RN and 14 others

UP TO $3,299/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Coast Medical Service and 7 others

UP TO $3,279/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Anders Group and 9 others

UP TO $3,274/wk

Days

3x12

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OR RN

San Diego, California
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Epic Travel Staffing and 9 others

UP TO $3,270/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 26 others

UP TO $3,261/wk

Flexible

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,543/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,543 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,186.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 12,791 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 TNAA TotalMed RN (256 jobs), Triage Staffing (239 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (231 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 Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (149 jobs), Twin Cities Community Hospital (136 jobs), and Mad River Community Hospital (100 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 106 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $85 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $132 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 11 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 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 Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 472 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $108 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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