How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,617 but can pay up to $4,985 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

SANTA CLARA, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,353/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Assistant Nurse Manager, Pre-op & PACU

Travel Contract

Assistant Nurse Manager, Pre-op & PACU

Greenbrae, CA
IDR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,350/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 13 days ago

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Burlingame, CA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,348/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Los Angeles, CA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,347/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Mount Shasta, CA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs

$3,346/week

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted Today

View job details for RN Interventional Radiology

Travel Contract

RN Interventional Radiology

Chico, CA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs

$3,346/week

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

Oakland, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,346/week

Days

3x12

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

HARBOR CITY, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,346/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

VAN NUYS, CA
AMN Healthcare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,345/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

South Lake Tahoe, CA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,344/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Utilization Review Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Utilization Review Registered Nurse

Whittier, CA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$3,344/week

Evenings

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Lynwood, CA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,343/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Sacramento, CA
IDR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,343/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Manager, Administrative

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Manager, Administrative

Templeton, CA
Trustaff
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,342/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

Santa Rosa, CA
ProKatchers
4x10 hrs, Days

$3,341/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Lynwood, CA
Springboard Healthcare
4x10 hrs

$3,340/week

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Sacramento, CA
Stability Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

$3,340/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

Oakland, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,339/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Oakland, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,339/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse Supervisor RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse Supervisor RN - Labor and Delivery

Templeton, CA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,339/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,438/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,438 per week. This is 11% higher than the US average of $2,161.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 7,294 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 (471 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (192 jobs), and GQR Healthcare (179 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 (128 jobs), White Memorial Medical Center (94 jobs), and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (92 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 171 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $78 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 Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 338 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $100 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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