How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, April 4th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,670 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for ECMO Registered Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ECMO Registered Nurse

Fresno, California
Community Regional Medical Center
Olaro and 2 others

$2,904-3,210/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

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Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Uniti Med and 19 others

$2,196-3,108/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

29 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 28 others

$2,340-3,108/week

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4x10

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View job details for Emergency Room Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Nurse

Alturas, California
Modoc Medical Center
World Nurses and 2 others

$1,958-3,094/week

Days

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

14 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Clearlake, California
Adventist Health Clear Lake
Medical Solutions and 13 others

$2,484-3,141/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Medical Solutions and 25 others

$2,183-3,212/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
LanceSoft

$3,017/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse

17 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

CVOR Registered Nurse

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 16 others

$2,446-3,200/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse

Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 7 others

$2,742-3,241/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Uniti Med and 23 others

$2,052-2,905/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Employee Health Registered Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Employee Health Registered Nurse

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
SambaTraveler and 4 others

$2,563-2,873/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Charge Telemetry RN

16 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Charge Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Medical Solutions and 15 others

$2,308-2,862/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool Nurse Manager

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry Float Pool Nurse Manager

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Host Healthcare and 10 others

$2,308-2,862/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Chula Vista,, California
Sharp HealthCare - 751 Medical Center Court
TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others

$2,480-2,912/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Uniti Med and 19 others

$2,052-2,850/week

3x12

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View job details for Outpatient Dialysis RN

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Travel Contract

Outpatient Dialysis RN

Inglewood, California
DaVita Clinical - 125 E Arbor Vitae
TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other

$2,135-2,840/week

Days

3x14

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View job details for Telemetry Nurse Shift Manager

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Telemetry Nurse Shift Manager

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
TNAA TotalMed RN and 11 others

$2,383-2,870/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

Quincy, California
Plumas District Hospital
American Traveler

$2,807/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 6 others

$2,570-2,898/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

16 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Acute Care RN Case Manager

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
TNAA TotalMed RN and 15 others

$2,066-2,759/week

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,460/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,460 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,158.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 8,209 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 LanceSoft (431 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (171 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (167 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 Adventist Health Bakersfield (102 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (92 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 179 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $78 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $133 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 270 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $100 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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