How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,627 but can pay up to $4,800 per week.

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View job details for Operating Room Circulator RN

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Circulator RN

San Rafael, California
Marin Specialty Surgery Center
Coast Medical Service and 11 others

$1,576-3,212/week

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View job details for Cardiovascular Surgical ICU RN

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Cardiovascular Surgical ICU RN

Sacramento, California
Mercy General Hospital
Medical Solutions and 22 others

$2,637-3,168/week

Nights

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse – Women's Surgery

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Operating Room Registered Nurse – Women's Surgery

San Diego, California
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
Medical Solutions and 9 others

$2,690-3,136/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Wound Ostomy Nurse

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Travel Contract

Wound Ostomy Nurse

Costa Mesa, California
Hoag Memorial Hospital - 4041 MacArthur Blvd.
Stability Healthcare and 1 other

$2,876-3,113/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Palliative Care RN

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Palliative Care RN

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Medical Solutions LTC and 13 others

$2,570-3,052/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Correctional Facility Registered Nurse

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Correctional Facility Registered Nurse

Lancaster, California
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Care Career

$3,017/week

Days

4x10

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Posted 14 hours ago

View job details for ICU Nurse Manager

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ICU Nurse Manager

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Medical Solutions and 12 others

$2,506-2,989/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 2 others

$2,619-2,908/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

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

$1,873-2,906/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Wound Ostomy Nurse

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Travel Contract

Wound Ostomy Nurse

Newport Beach, California
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Triage Staffing and 2 others

$1,941-2,899/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Correctional Facility Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Facility Registered Nurse

Chowchilla, California
Valley State Prison
Care Career

$2,891/week

Days

4x10

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Posted 15 hours ago

View job details for Employee Health RN

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Travel Contract

Employee Health RN

Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
SambaTraveler and 3 others

$2,563-2,876/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

$2,219-2,817/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Endoscopy/GI Registered Nurse

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Endoscopy/GI Registered Nurse

San Bernardino, California
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 4 others

$2,573-2,752/week

Days

Evenings

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Hospital
Medical Solutions and 26 others

$2,123-2,709/week

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View job details for Emergency Department RN

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Emergency Department RN

Greenbrae, California
Marin General Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 22 others

$2,152-2,690/week

Days

Evenings

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Host Healthcare and 2 others

$2,408-2,617/week

Nights

3x12

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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

$2,610/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 15 hours ago

View job details for Registered Nurse - Surgery

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Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Surgery

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$2,491-2,993/week

3x12

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View job details for Home Hospice RN

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Travel Contract

Home Hospice RN

El Centro, California
HOS
Stability Healthcare and 4 others

$2,400-2,566/week

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,511/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,511 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,170.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on 9,106 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 (351 jobs), Bestica (228 jobs), and Trustaff (191 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 (152 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (147 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 93 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $82 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 28 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 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, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 395 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $130 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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