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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MS/Tele RN

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,186/wk

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ER RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,181/wk

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Telemetry RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
Medical Solutions and 2 others

UP TO $2,180/wk

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Med Surg Tele RN

Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
GetMed Staffing, Inc. and 2 others

UP TO $2,177/wk

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ER RN

Santa Monica, California
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Uniti Med and 2 others

UP TO $2,176/wk

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MS/Tele RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Care Team Solutions and 17 others

UP TO $2,168/wk

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Med Surg RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
TRS Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,334/wk

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Telemetry RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 15 others

UP TO $2,140/wk

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Telemetry RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $2,140/wk

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View job details for Telemetry PCU RN

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Telemetry PCU RN

Glendale, California
Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center
TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,135/wk

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View job details for Medical Surgical Float RN

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Medical Surgical Float RN

Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital
Triage Staffing

UP TO $2,135/wk

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Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Float RN

Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital
Triage Staffing

UP TO $2,135/wk

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Occupational Health

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Travel Nurse RN - Occupational Health

Novato, California
Novato
Medical Talent and 3 others

UP TO $2,134/wk

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Labor and Delivery RN

Stockbridge, California
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Focus Staff and 13 others

UP TO $2,100/wk

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Telemetry RN

La Jolla, California
Scripps Green Hospital
TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,153/wk

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Travel Contract

MS/Tele RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,082/wk

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View job details for Medical Surgical RN

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Medical Surgical RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,063/wk

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View job details for Utilization Review RN

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Utilization Review RN

Torrance, California
Providence SoCal Shared Services Case Management
TravSource and 10 others

UP TO $2,057/wk

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Utilization Review RN

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
TravSource and 7 others

UP TO $2,051/wk

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Travel Contract

ER RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
TotalMed RN

UP TO $2,008/wk

Nights

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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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