How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, January 2nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,779 but can pay up to $5,145 per week.

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 19 others

$2,684-3,048/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
Catalytic Solutions and 11 others

$2,340-3,046/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Redwood City, California
Sequoia Hospital
Medical Solutions and 12 others

$2,661-3,039/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Management Utilization Review

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RN Case Management Utilization Review

Bakersfield, California
Kern Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 3 others

$2,177-3,038/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 20 others

$2,437-3,028/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for OB/GYN Registered Nurse

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OB/GYN Registered Nurse

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 17 others

$2,443-3,020/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Fresno, California
Community Regional Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 1 other

$2,996-3,015/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

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Acute Care RN Case Manager

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 13 others

$2,186-3,000/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Endoscopy/GI Nurse

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Endoscopy/GI Nurse

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 12 others

$2,441-2,999/week

Rotating

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 12 others

$2,343-2,998/week

3x12

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View job details for RN ECMO

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Travel Contract

RN ECMO

Fresno, California
Community Regional Medical Center
Lucid Staffing Solutions

$2,996/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 9 hours ago

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

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Labor & Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Travel Labor & Delivery RN

Delano, California
Delano Regional Medical Center
Epic Travel Staffing

$2,979/week

Nights

3x12

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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 13 others

$2,293-2,970/week

Nights

3x12

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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
TRS Healthcare and 18 others

$2,446-2,966/week

Days

5x8

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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
Prime Staffing and 4 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 4 others

$2,065-2,939/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for PACU RN

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Travel Contract

PACU RN

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
LanceSoft

$2,939/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

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Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 9 others

$2,261-2,919/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for RN Labor & Delivery

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Travel Contract

RN Labor & Delivery

Riverside, California
Riverside Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 3 others

$2,508-2,886/week

Nights

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,675/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,675 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,146.

Last updated on January 2, 2026. Based on 6,468 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 (287 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (183 jobs), and Host Healthcare (177 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 Enloe Medical Center (145 jobs), Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (101 jobs), and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (79 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 194 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $77 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 Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 20 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 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, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 298 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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