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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ICU RN

Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital
Meda Health and 4 others

UP TO $2,345/wk

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MS/Tele RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Uniti Med and 3 others

UP TO $2,323/wk

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ER RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Solomon Page and 1 other

UP TO $2,317/wk

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Medical-Surgical RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
TRS Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,334/wk

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Med Surg Telemetry RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Care Team Solutions and 7 others

UP TO $2,315/wk

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ER RN

Santa Monica, California
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Meda Health and 9 others

UP TO $2,310/wk

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ER RN

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Olaro and 6 others

UP TO $2,310/wk

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Urgent Care RN

Playa Vista, California
Playa Vista Urgent Care
Bestica

UP TO $2,307/wk

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4x10

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RN - TCU

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
TravSource and 16 others

UP TO $2,305/wk

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ER RN

Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $2,301/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Laguna Hills, California
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - Laguna Hills
Host Healthcare and 5 others

UP TO $2,296/wk

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View job details for Charge Chronic Dialysis RN

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Charge Chronic Dialysis RN

Sacramento, California
DCI 211 Rancho Cordova
Host Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,294/wk

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PCU RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

Nights

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View job details for PCU Float RN

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PCU Float RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Solomon Page and 7 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

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PCU Float RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Solomon Page and 9 others

UP TO $2,285/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Laguna Hills, California
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - Laguna Hills
American Traveler and 3 others

UP TO $2,284/wk

Nights

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NICU RN

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Anders Group

UP TO $2,281/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
Coast Medical Service and 14 others

UP TO $2,279/wk

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PCU Float RN

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
TotalMed RN and 13 others

UP TO $2,279/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

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MS/Tele RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Solomon Page and 5 others

UP TO $2,268/wk

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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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