How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, December 28th 2025, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,776 but can pay up to $5,750 per week.

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control

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Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control

Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Ethos Medical Staffing and 1 other

$2,932-2,980/week

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View job details for Perioperative Operating Room RN (Circulator/Scrub)

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Perioperative Operating Room RN (Circulator/Scrub)

Quincy, California
Plumas District Hospital
Catalytic Solutions and 13 others

$2,446-2,972/week

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

San Jose, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Medical Solutions and 14 others

$2,293-2,970/week

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3x12

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View job details for MedSurg/PACU Registered Nurse

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MedSurg/PACU Registered Nurse

Mount Shasta, California
Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta
Medical Solutions and 17 others

$2,439-2,970/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Wound Care Case Manager RN

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Wound Care Case Manager RN

Alameda, California
Alameda Hospital
TNAA TotalMed Case Management and 3 others

$2,685-2,966/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Oncology Case Manager RN

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Oncology Case Manager RN

Yorba Linda, California
UC Irvine Health Yorba Linda
American Traveler and 5 others

$2,065-2,939/week

Days

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View job details for PACU RN

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PACU RN

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
LanceSoft

$2,939/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Riverside, California
Riverside Community Hospital
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA and 13 others

$2,209-2,900/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for NICU Nurse

19 agencies can help you get this contract

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NICU Nurse

Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 18 others

$2,396-2,899/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for RN Labor & Delivery

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RN Labor & Delivery

Riverside, California
Riverside Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 3 others

$2,508-2,886/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Catalytic Solutions and 8 others

$2,186-2,880/week

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5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Catalytic Solutions and 11 others

$2,186-2,880/week

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5x8

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View job details for Pediatric Respiratory RN

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Pediatric Respiratory RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
Ethos Medical Staffing and 4 others

$2,705-2,851/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Acute Care Critical Unit RN

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Acute Care Critical Unit RN

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 5 others

$1,065-2,880/week

Nights

3x12

Retention Bonus

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View job details for Travel ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 9 others

$2,335-2,828/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Mission Viejo, California
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
Uniti Med and 14 others

$2,047-2,812/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Pediatric Registered Nurse

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Pediatric Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 15 others

$2,396-2,807/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

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Acute Care RN Case Manager

Los Angeles, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 14 others

$2,186-2,795/week

5x8

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Medical Solutions and 10 others

$2,439-2,790/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry Charge Nurse

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Telemetry Charge Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Uniti Med and 12 others

$2,300-2,778/week

Days

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,635/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,635 per week. This is 18% higher than the US average of $2,152.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 6,801 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 (312 jobs), First Connect Health (206 jobs), and Host Healthcare (169 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 Mad River Community Hospital (81 jobs), Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance (78 jobs), and Enloe Medical Center (73 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 123 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $82 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 Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 23 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 Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 292 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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