How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,617 but can pay up to $4,985 per week.

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Fullerton, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,635/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,635/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Torrance, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,635/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Monterey, CA
MedSource LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,635/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Tracy, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,635/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

CLEARLAKE, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,634/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

CLEARLAKE, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,634/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Pediatric Interventional Radiology RN

Travel Contract

Pediatric Interventional Radiology RN

Oakland, CA
Triage Staffing
5x9 hrs, Days

$2,634/week

Days

5x9

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

Acute Care RN Case Manager

Torrance, CA
LeaderStat
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,633/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Santa Rosa, CA
LeaderStat
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,633/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Salinas, CA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,633/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for RN Transplant Coordinator

Travel Contract

RN Transplant Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
Assured Nursing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,633/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

San Diego, CA
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,632/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Crescent City,, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Evenings

$2,632/week

Evenings

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Tulare, CA
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Days

$2,632/week

Days

4x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

King City, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,632/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Clearlake, CA
Meda Health
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,632/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Orange, CA
ALOIS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,632/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, CA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,632/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Crescent City, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,632/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,438/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,438 per week. This is 11% higher than the US average of $2,161.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 7,294 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 (471 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (192 jobs), and GQR Healthcare (179 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 (128 jobs), White Memorial Medical Center (94 jobs), and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (92 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 171 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 Thursday, April 2nd 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 Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 338 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 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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