How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, August 24th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,609 but can pay up to $7,700 per week.

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View job details for NICU Charge Nurse

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NICU Charge Nurse

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
ADN Healthcare and 12 others

UP TO $3,261/wk

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View job details for Perianesthesia RN

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Travel Contract

Perianesthesia RN

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
TravSource and 25 others

UP TO $3,246/wk

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View job details for L&D RN

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L&D RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Focus Staff and 8 others

UP TO $3,216/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

19 agencies can help you get this contract

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Labor and Delivery RN

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Uniti Med and 18 others

UP TO $3,214/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 26 others

UP TO $3,213/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Monterey, California
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Medical Solutions and 3 others

UP TO $3,205/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Long Beach, California
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $3,200/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Manager

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Manager

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Triage Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $3,192/wk

5x8

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View job details for Home Health RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Home Health RN

Rancho Cordova, California
Mercy Home Health
Uniti Med and 5 others

UP TO $3,190/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pediatric OR RN

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Travel Contract

Pediatric OR RN

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
TRS Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $3,177/wk

Nights

4x10

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Epic Travel Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $3,173/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Epic Travel Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $3,170/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Focus Staff and 9 others

UP TO $3,153/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery / Postpartum RN

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery / Postpartum RN

San Luis Obispo, California
French Hospital Medical Center
Uniti Med and 7 others

UP TO $3,152/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for L&D / Postpartum RN

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Travel Contract

L&D / Postpartum RN

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 9 others

UP TO $3,152/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Uniti Med and 14 others

UP TO $3,150/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Infection Prevention RN

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Travel Contract

Infection Prevention RN

Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
TravSource and 14 others

UP TO $3,139/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for EP Lab RN

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Travel Contract

EP Lab RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 10 others

UP TO $3,138/wk

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Rosa, California
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Uniti Med and 18 others

UP TO $3,133/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for L&D RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

L&D RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Focus Staff and 7 others

UP TO $3,132/wk

Nights

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,543/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,543 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,186.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 12,791 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 TNAA TotalMed RN (256 jobs), Triage Staffing (239 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (231 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 Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (149 jobs), Twin Cities Community Hospital (136 jobs), and Mad River Community Hospital (100 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 106 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $85 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, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 11 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 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, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 472 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $108 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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