How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, August 24th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,609 but can pay up to $7,700 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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OR RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Anders Group and 8 others

UP TO $3,131/wk

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Cath Lab RN

Roseville, California
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
HCS 247 and 11 others

UP TO $3,128/wk

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5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Visalia, California
Kaweah Delta Health Care District
CrossMed and 11 others

UP TO $3,116/wk

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3x12

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Labor and Delivery RN

La Jolla, California
UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center
Focus Staff and 10 others

UP TO $3,106/wk

Nights

3x12

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Labor and Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Uniti Med and 22 others

UP TO $3,096/wk

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3x12

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Labor and Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Uniti Med and 22 others

UP TO $3,085/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse

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Oncology Registered Nurse

Sacramento, California
CA-Sacramento-6600 Bruceville Rd.-S. Sacramento Hospital
Coast Medical Service and 3 others

UP TO $3,303/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

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Interventional Radiology RN

Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Host Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $3,083/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Epic Travel Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $3,072/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for OR Circulator

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OR Circulator

San Rafael, California
Marin Specialty Surgery Center
American Traveler and 19 others

UP TO $3,067/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Cath Lab RN

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
HCS 247 and 23 others

UP TO $3,064/wk

5x8

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View job details for EP Lab RN

15 agencies can help you get this contract

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EP Lab RN

Burbank, California
Providence Medical Institute
TravSource and 14 others

UP TO $3,059/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Outpatient Cardiology Clinic RN

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Outpatient Cardiology Clinic RN

Burbank, California
Providence Medical Institute
TravSource and 16 others

UP TO $3,059/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Uniti Med and 16 others

UP TO $3,053/wk

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 $3,035/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Cardiac ICU RN

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Cardiac ICU RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
TNAA TotalMed RN and 22 others

UP TO $3,030/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Coast Medical Service and 3 others

UP TO $3,019/wk

Days

4x9

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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 10 others

UP TO $3,000/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

orange, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Uniti Med and 31 others

UP TO $2,995/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
APN Healthcare Services Inc and 4 others

UP TO $2,984/wk

Nights

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,543/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,543 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,186.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 12,791 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 TNAA TotalMed RN (256 jobs), Triage Staffing (239 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (231 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 Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (149 jobs), Twin Cities Community Hospital (136 jobs), and Mad River Community Hospital (100 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 106 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $85 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 Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 11 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 Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 472 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $108 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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