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4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Hanford, California
  • Adventist Medical Center - Hanford
  • Thrive Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Red Bluff, California
  • Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ER RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Long Beach, California
  • Saint Mary Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 6 others

UP TO $3,081/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ER RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Northridge, California
  • Northridge Hospital Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 9 others

UP TO $2,438/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Postpartum RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Postpartum RN

  • Los Angeles, California
  • California Hospital Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $2,438/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Postpartum RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Postpartum RN

  • Los Angeles, California
  • California Hospital Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $3,081/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Behavioral Health RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Behavioral Health RN

  • San Leandro, California
  • John George Psychiatric Pavilion
  • Prime Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,436/wk

5x8
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PCU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PCU RN

  • Redding, California
  • Mercy Medical Center Redding
  • TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,429/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 14 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Neuro ICU RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Neuro ICU RN

  • Ventura, California
  • Ventura County Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 2 others

UP TO $2,429/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ER RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Pasadena, California
  • Huntington Hospital
  • Stability Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,604/wk

Evenings
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Infusion RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Infusion RN

  • Los Angeles, California
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,420/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Pediatric OR RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Pediatric OR RN

  • San Diego, California
  • Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
  • Prime Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,419/wk

4x4
Posted 1 hour ago
View job details for Med Surg RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Santa Cruz, California
  • Dominican Hospital
  • TRS Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,418/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN House Supervisor
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN House Supervisor

  • Arcata, California
  • Mad River Community Hospital
  • ISC Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ER Charge RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER Charge RN

  • Arcata, California
  • Mad River Community Hospital
  • Olaro and 23 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • San Francisco, California
  • California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
  • Meda Health and 3 others

UP TO $2,415/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ER RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Pomona, California
  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
  • Meda Health and 16 others

UP TO $2,412/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PACU RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PACU RN

  • Torrance, California
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • Triage Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $2,412/wk

Days
5x8
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Trauma ICU RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Trauma ICU RN

  • Pomona, California
  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
  • Coast Medical Service and 17 others

UP TO $2,411/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for PACU RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PACU RN

  • Pomona, California
  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
  • Triage Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,411/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
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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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