How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, July 9th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,621 but can pay up to $4,909 per week.

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

31 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 30 others

UP TO $3,207/wk

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4x10

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Host Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $3,171/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Inpatient RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

Inpatient RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Meda Health and 8 others

UP TO $3,171/wk

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5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Meda Health and 6 others

UP TO $3,171/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 31 others

UP TO $3,161/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
American Consultants and 10 others

UP TO $3,157/wk

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Meda Health and 11 others

UP TO $3,133/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for RN Care Coordinator

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Travel Contract

RN Care Coordinator

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
DayOne Staffing, Inc. and 13 others

UP TO $3,120/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN – Family Birthing Center

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN – Family Birthing Center

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Triage Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $3,115/wk

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for CVOR Pediatric RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

CVOR Pediatric RN

Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $3,286/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Operating Room Circulator RN

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Circulator RN

San Rafael, California
Marin Specialty Surgery Center
Epic Travel Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $3,093/wk

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Nights

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 25 others

UP TO $3,080/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Voca Healthcare and 29 others

UP TO $3,073/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Olaro and 1 other

UP TO $3,069/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $3,057/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Navigator I

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Clinical Nurse Navigator I

Costa Mesa, California
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian - 2995 Red Hill Ave
Host Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $3,055/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus
Coast Medical Service and 5 others

UP TO $3,215/wk

Days

4x9

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View job details for RN Case Manager

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Meda Health and 5 others

UP TO $3,139/wk

Days

4x9

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

19 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 18 others

UP TO $3,013/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

17 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 16 others

UP TO $3,011/wk

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,534/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,534 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,178.

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Based on 9,686 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 (558 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (277 jobs), and Host Healthcare (257 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 Lodi Memorial (245 jobs), Adventist Health Bakersfield (157 jobs), and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (126 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 144 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 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 Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 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 Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 539 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $107 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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