How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, April 4th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,670 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

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Labor & Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 10 others

$2,198-2,828/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for GI Lab Registered Nurse

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

GI Lab Registered Nurse

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 11 others

$2,181-2,970/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

Quincy, California
Plumas District Hospital
American Traveler

$2,807/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Oncology Clinic RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology Clinic RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Uniti Med and 6 others

$2,212-2,803/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Endoscopy RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

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Endoscopy RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 11 others

$2,236-2,803/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Utilization Review Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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Utilization Review Nurse

Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Care Team Solutions and 4 others

$2,065-2,800/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 6 others

$2,570-2,898/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

Acute Care RN Case Manager

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
TNAA TotalMed RN and 15 others

$2,066-2,759/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

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Acute Care RN Case Manager

Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center
IDR Healthcare and 9 others

$2,066-2,749/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for RN Oncology Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Oncology Case Manager

Irvine, California
Joe C Wen FCAC
Uniti Med and 6 others

$2,065-2,747/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 3 others

$2,386-2,739/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
IDR Healthcare and 9 others

$2,066-2,721/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Oncology RN

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Travel Contract

Oncology RN

Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Medical Solutions and 22 others

$1,325-2,701/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Float Registered Nurse (Emergency, Med Surg/Swing Bed, Skilled Nursing)

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Float Registered Nurse (Emergency, Med Surg/Swing Bed, Skilled Nursing)

King City, California
Mee Memorial Hospital
Uniti Med and 24 others

$1,908-2,810/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Uniti Med and 9 others

$2,345-2,687/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse – Wound Care

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Registered Nurse – Wound Care

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Anders Group and 2 others

$2,421-2,676/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

6 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others

$2,064-2,651/week

3x12

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View job details for Radiology Registered Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Radiology Registered Nurse

Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

$2,421-2,639/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career and 1 other

$1,150-2,632/week

Days

4x10

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Critical Care RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Core Medical Group and 7 others

$2,260-2,664/week

Days

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,460/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,460 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,158.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 8,209 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 (431 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (171 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (167 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 Bakersfield (102 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (92 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 179 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $78 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 Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 270 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $100 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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