How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 16th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,652 but can pay up to $4,999 per week.

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View job details for ICU Float Pool RN

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ICU Float Pool RN

West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $3,278/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Folsom, California
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $3,354/wk

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View job details for CVOR RN

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CVOR RN

Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $3,274/wk

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
California Hospital Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $3,274/wk

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3x12

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View job details for L&D / Postpartum RN

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L&D / Postpartum RN

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $3,274/wk

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
California Hospital Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $3,989/wk

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View job details for ICU Float RN

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Travel Contract

ICU Float RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Host Healthcare and 5 others

UP TO $3,267/wk

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View job details for ICU Float RN

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ICU Float RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 12 others

UP TO $3,267/wk

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View job details for ICU Float RN

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ICU Float RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Uniti Med and 7 others

UP TO $3,267/wk

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View job details for Trauma Neuro ICU RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Trauma Neuro ICU RN

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
American Traveler and 5 others

UP TO $3,259/wk

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Uniti Med and 16 others

UP TO $3,273/wk

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View job details for House Supervisor RN

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House Supervisor RN

Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
HonorVet Technologies

UP TO $3,250/wk

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3x12

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View job details for RN Infusion Therapy

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RN Infusion Therapy

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $3,225/wk

Nights

4x10

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View job details for Pediatric ER RN

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Pediatric ER RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $3,223/wk

Evenings

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Focus Staff and 1 other

UP TO $3,222/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 22 others

UP TO $3,220/wk

Nights

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View job details for Stroke Nurse Navigator

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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Stroke Nurse Navigator

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 3 others

UP TO $3,228/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

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

UP TO $3,204/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for MS/Tele Float RN

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Travel Contract

MS/Tele Float RN

West Hollywood, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Expedite Healthcare Solutions and 18 others

UP TO $3,232/wk

Nights

4x12

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View job details for L&D RN

25 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

L&D RN

San Jose, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 24 others

UP TO $3,200/wk

Nights

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,572/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,572 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,223.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 20,837 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 First Connect Health (507 jobs), Medical Solutions (505 jobs), and Triage Staffing (466 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 White Memorial Medical Center (213 jobs), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (210 jobs), and Mercy Medical Center Redding (208 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 167 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $128 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 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, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 1,026 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $128 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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