How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, January 2nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,779 but can pay up to $5,145 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 20 others

$2,767-3,262/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Wound Ostomy Nurse

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Wound Ostomy Nurse

Newport Beach, California
Hoag Memorial Hospital - 4041 MacArthur Blvd.
Stability Healthcare and 3 others

$2,873-3,385/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Medical Solutions and 13 others

$2,837-3,247/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 21 others

$2,684-3,213/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room Circulating RN

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Operating Room Circulating RN

San Rafael, California
Marin Specialty Surgery Center
TRS Healthcare and 20 others

$1,769-3,212/week

Rotating

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse Case Manager

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Registered Nurse Case Manager

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Ethos Medical Staffing and 2 others

$2,800-3,191/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for Home Health Case Manager RN

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Travel Contract

Home Health Case Manager RN

Novato, California
Sutter Care at Home - Novato
Ethos Medical Staffing and 7 others

$2,839-3,166/week

Days

5x8

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Labor and Delivery RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 2 others

$2,822-3,146/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse

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Oncology Registered Nurse

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 24 others

$2,412-3,135/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Prime Staffing and 7 others

$2,558-3,119/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse

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Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery Nurse

San Bernadino, California
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 20 others

$2,640-3,115/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 3 others

$2,757-3,113/week

Days

3x12

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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 7 others

$2,581-3,113/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Transplant Registered Nurse

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Transplant Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
LanceSoft

$3,106/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 4 others

$2,780-3,099/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
PRN Healthcare and 10 others

$2,436-3,093/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Emergency Room / Med-Surg Nurse

29 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room / Med-Surg Nurse

Alturas, California
Modoc Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 28 others

$2,551-3,093/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Labor & Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Prime Staffing and 16 others

$2,771-3,086/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room RN

26 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room RN

San Jose, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Medical Solutions and 25 others

$2,192-3,066/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Labor & Delivery RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 7 others

$2,128-3,066/week

Days

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,675/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,675 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,146.

Last updated on January 2, 2026. Based on 6,468 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 (287 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (183 jobs), and Host Healthcare (177 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 Enloe Medical Center (145 jobs), Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (101 jobs), and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (79 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 194 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $77 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 Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 20 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 Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 298 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 per hour on average, and up to $113 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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