How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, October 17th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,645 but can pay up to $5,667 per week.

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View job details for Postpartum RN

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Postpartum RN

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,401/wk

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View job details for Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum RN

23 agencies can help you get this contract

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Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum RN

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 22 others

UP TO $2,400/wk

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View job details for Nurse Navigator

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Nurse Navigator

Irvine, California
UC Irvine Medical Center
Uniti Med and 2 others

UP TO $2,400/wk

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View job details for ER RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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ER RN

Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced
TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,396/wk

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View job details for Pre-Op/PACU RN

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Pre-Op/PACU RN

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Triage Staffing and 24 others

UP TO $2,392/wk

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

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Med Surg Tele RN

Fremont, California
Washington Hospital
Solomon Page and 10 others

UP TO $2,392/wk

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

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Med Surg Tele RN

Fremont, California
Washington Hospital
Solomon Page and 9 others

UP TO $2,392/wk

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View job details for Med Surg RN

9 agencies can help you get this contract

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Med Surg RN

Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,385/wk

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View job details for Behavioral Health RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

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Behavioral Health RN

San Leandro, California
John George Psychiatric Pavilion
Focus Staff and 2 others

UP TO $2,378/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for CVICU RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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CVICU RN

La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,437/wk

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

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Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Triage Staffing

UP TO $2,355/wk

3x3

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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

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Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Genie Healthcare

UP TO $2,352/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry RN

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Telemetry RN

San Pedro, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro
Stability Healthcare and 25 others

UP TO $2,350/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for PreOp RN

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PreOp RN

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 11 others

UP TO $2,347/wk

Days

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for ER RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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ER RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Uniti Med and 5 others

UP TO $2,344/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,344/wk

Nights

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View job details for Telemetry RN

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Telemetry RN

Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,361/wk

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View job details for Telemetry PCU RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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Telemetry PCU RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
FlexCare Nursing and 4 others

UP TO $2,331/wk

Nights

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View job details for Telemetry RN

9 agencies can help you get this contract

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Telemetry RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Medical Solutions and 8 others

UP TO $2,951/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU RN

Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital
Meda Health and 4 others

UP TO $2,345/wk

Days

3x12

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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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