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 RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Meda Health and 7 others

UP TO $3,006/wk

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5x8

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Assured Nursing and 15 others

UP TO $2,989/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 15 others

UP TO $2,989/wk

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Cath Lab Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,987/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

15 agencies can help you get this contract

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 14 others

UP TO $2,980/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for GI Lab Registered Nurse

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GI Lab Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Care Team Solutions and 11 others

UP TO $2,979/wk

Flexible

3x12

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View job details for Endoscopy RN

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Endoscopy RN

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 12 others

UP TO $2,979/wk

Flexible

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Calabasas, California
Calabasas Surgery Center
Prime Staffing and 15 others

UP TO $2,979/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,977/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for OR Circulator RN

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OR Circulator RN

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 23 others

UP TO $2,960/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others

UP TO $2,938/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Cuready Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,937/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
American Consultants and 27 others

UP TO $2,900/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Cath Lab RN

La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others

UP TO $2,896/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Meda Health and 15 others

UP TO $2,891/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Outpatient Hematology/Oncology RN

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Outpatient Hematology/Oncology RN

Los Angeles, California
TACRI Clinical
Care Team Solutions and 7 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Outpatient Oncology Infusion RN

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Outpatient Oncology Infusion RN

Tarzana, California
Med Onc Ventana
Stability Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse

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Oncology Registered Nurse

Tarzana, California
Med Onc Ventana
Host Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,859/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Surgery RN

19 agencies can help you get this contract

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Surgery RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 18 others

UP TO $2,846/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Cardiology Registered Nurse

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Cardiology Registered Nurse

Larkspur, California
CAM Larkspur
Uniti Med and 10 others

UP TO $2,829/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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