How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, May 18th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,633 but can pay up to $4,800 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Turlock, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,689/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Palm Springs, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,689/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Indio, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,689/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

San Francisco, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,688/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Hanford, CA
Stability Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,688/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, CA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,688/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Wound Care Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Wound Care Registered Nurse

Apple Valley, CA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,688/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Apple Valley, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$2,688/week

Rotating

3x12

Referral Bonus

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

Clearlake, CA
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,687/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Vallejo, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

$2,686/week

Days

Evenings

Nights

5x8

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Home Health

Marsyville, CA
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
5x8 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$2,686/week

Rotating

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Crescent City, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,686/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

View job details for RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Mission Viejo, CA
LeaderStat
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,686/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

San Francisco, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,685/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

Fort Bragg, CA
Trustaff
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Lakewood, CA
Stability Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,684/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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View job details for Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

Travel Contract

Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

$2,684/week

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Float Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Float Registered Nurse

Carmichael, CA
Anders Group
5x8 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$2,683/week

Rotating

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Burlingame, CA
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,683/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Crescent City, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,682/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

$2,523/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,523 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,167.

Last updated on May 18, 2026. Based on 8,292 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 (403 jobs), Cross Country Nurses (196 jobs), and Bestica (195 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 (166 jobs), Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (76 jobs), and Adventist Medical Center - Hanford (64 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 149 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $80 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 Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 33 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $71 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 Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 402 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 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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