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View job details for Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Willits, CA
  • Care Career
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,100/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for CVICU RN
Travel Contract

CVICU RN

  • Redding, CA
  • Skyline Med Staff Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,100/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for CVICU RN
Travel Contract

CVICU RN

  • Redding, CA
  • Skyline Med Staff Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,100/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med/Surg Skilled Nursing RN
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Skilled Nursing RN

  • King City, CA
  • Medical Solutions LTC
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,099/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Med-Surg/Skilled Nursing RN
Travel Contract

Med-Surg/Skilled Nursing RN

  • King City, CA
  • Medical Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,099/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for PACU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse

  • Fullerton, CA
  • Anders Group
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,099/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,096/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for NICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,096/week

Days
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Hanford, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,096/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,096/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Fort Bragg, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,096/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Fort Bragg, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,096/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,096/week

Days
3x12
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Clear Lake, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,096/week

Days
3x12
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

  • Lodi, CA
  • Slate Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,096/week

Days
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Pediatrics
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Outpatient Pediatrics

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Travel Nurses, Inc.
  • 5x8 hrs

$2,095/week

5x8
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,095/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Telemetry Med-Surg RN
Travel Contract

Telemetry Med-Surg RN

  • Lodi, CA
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,093/week

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Telemetry Med-Surg RN
Travel Contract

Telemetry Med-Surg RN

  • Lodi, CA
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,093/week

Days
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Telemetry Med-Surg RN
Travel Contract

Telemetry Med-Surg RN

  • Lodi, CA
  • Stability Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,093/week

Nights
3x12
Posted 3 days ago
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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,532/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,532 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 9,257 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 (409 jobs), Bestica (193 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (189 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 (181 jobs), Adventist Health Clear Lake (85 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (79 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 150 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $80 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 Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 33 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 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 406 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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