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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Labor and Delivery RN

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
Uniti Med and 29 others

UP TO $2,983/wk

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Labor and Delivery RN

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Uniti Med and 26 others

UP TO $2,983/wk

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View job details for Pediatric IV Therapy Vascular Access RN

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Pediatric IV Therapy Vascular Access RN

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others

UP TO $2,979/wk

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Labor and Delivery RN

Torrance, California
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Uniti Med and 29 others

UP TO $2,966/wk

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View job details for Pediatric CVICU RN

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Pediatric CVICU RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

UP TO $2,962/wk

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Labor and Delivery RN

Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Uniti Med and 30 others

UP TO $2,949/wk

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View job details for Pediatric PACU RN

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Pediatric PACU RN

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Triage Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $2,949/wk

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View job details for Home Health RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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Home Health RN

Sonora, California
Adventist Health Sonora
American Traveler and 3 others

UP TO $2,946/wk

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View job details for Pediatric OR RN

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Pediatric OR RN

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
TRS Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,939/wk

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View job details for Case Manager

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Case Manager

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Coast Medical Service and 20 others

UP TO $2,930/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,927/wk

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View job details for Pediatric OR RN

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Pediatric OR RN

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Anders Group and 15 others

UP TO $2,927/wk

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View job details for PACU RN

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PACU RN

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

UP TO $2,918/wk

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View job details for Surgery RN

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Surgery RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
ATX Learning Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,905/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
Uniti Med and 22 others

UP TO $2,897/wk

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View job details for Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

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Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,888/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

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NICU RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Assured Nursing and 7 others

UP TO $2,887/wk

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

Fortuna, California
Redwood Memorial Hospital
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 12 others

UP TO $2,886/wk

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View job details for Case Manager RN

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Case Manager RN

Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital
Olaro and 5 others

UP TO $2,881/wk

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Triage Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $2,871/wk

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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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