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

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$3,066/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Interventional Radiology RN
Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

  • Redding, CA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$3,065/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Home Health Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Home Health Registered Nurse

  • Red Bluff, CA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$3,065/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Delano, CA
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$1,599/week

Days
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Meda Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$1,582/week

Days
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for NICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Meda Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating

$1,417/week

Rotating
3x12
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Redding, CA
  • First Connect Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$1,404/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 11 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, Evenings

$1,386/week

Evenings
3x12
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for NICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Meda Health
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating

$1,307/week

Rotating
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • San Francisco, CA
  • GHR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,200/week

Nights
3x12
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - GI Lab
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - GI Lab

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x8 hrs

$1,200/week

3x8
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

  • San Diego, CA
  • Travel Nurses, Inc.
  • 3x12 hrs

$1,194/week

3x12
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

  • Oakland, CA
  • LanceSoft
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$1,125/week

Days
5x8
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for School Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

School Registered Nurse

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
  • 3x8 hrs

$1,040/week

3x8
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

  • Tehachapi, CA
  • Care Career
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$1,023/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • LanceSoft
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$1,009/week

Days
3x12
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

  • Panorama City, CA
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 1x12 hrs, Days

$980/week

Days
1x12
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 1x10 hrs, Days

$935/week

Days
1x10
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Panorama City, CA
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 1x12 hrs, Nights

$924/week

Nights
1x12
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse

  • Corcoran, CA
  • Care Career
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$910/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 2 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 (412 jobs), Bestica (193 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (190 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 (183 jobs), Adventist Health Clear Lake (85 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (80 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, May 17th 2026, Vivian has 149 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 Sunday, May 17th 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 Sunday, May 17th 2026, Vivian has 407 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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