How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,627 but can pay up to $4,800 per week.

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

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing

$2,549/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Surgery

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Registered Nurse - Surgery

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
American Consultants and 14 others

$1,882-2,544/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

$2,526/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 15 hours ago

View job details for Transfer Center Clinical RN

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Transfer Center Clinical RN

Rancho Cordova, California
Dignity Health Sacramento System Office
Aequor Healthcare and 12 others

$2,026-2,521/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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ER Registered Nurse

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 1 other

$2,122-2,447/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 14 hours ago

View job details for CVICU RN

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CVICU RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
American Consultants and 15 others

$1,881-2,422/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for CVICU RN

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CVICU RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
American Consultants and 16 others

$1,881-2,422/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Rectal Specialty Nurse

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Travel Contract

Rectal Specialty Nurse

Coalinga, California
Pleasant Valley State Prison
Catalytic Solutions

$2,421/week

Flexible

4x10

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 25 others

$1,803-2,398/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Perioperative OR Registered Nurse

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Perioperative OR Registered Nurse

San Dimas, California
San Dimas Community Hospital
American Consultants and 14 others

$1,792-2,396/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Med/Surg Telemetry RN

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Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
ProKatchers

$2,297/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing

$2,278/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Novato, California
Novato
TRS Healthcare and 5 others

$1,913-2,232/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Care Career

$2,217/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Health Advocates Network - Nursing

$2,144/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

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Travel Contract

ER RN

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 1 other

$1,932-2,006/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Lancaster, California
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Care Career

$1,999/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 15 hours ago

View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 1 other

$1,784-1,880/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 1 other

$1,784-1,880/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry/Med Surg Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Telemetry/Med Surg Registered Nurse

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Uniti Med

$1,880/week

Days

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,511/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,511 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,170.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on 9,106 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 (351 jobs), Bestica (228 jobs), and Trustaff (191 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 (152 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (147 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 93 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $82 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 28 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 395 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 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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