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 $2,665 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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View job details for Radiology Registered Nurse

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Radiology Registered Nurse

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

$2,421-2,639/week

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View job details for Gastrointestinal RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Gastrointestinal RN

Los Angeles, California
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Uniti Med and 5 others

$2,581-2,752/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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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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View job details for Critical Care RN

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Critical Care RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 7 others

$2,379-2,700/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital
TRS Healthcare

$2,594/week

Nights

5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

San Leandro, California
Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions and 9 others

$2,294-2,592/week

Days

5x8

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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

Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Uniti Med and 3 others

$2,224-2,589/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Med/Surg RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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Med/Surg RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
IDR Healthcare and 4 others

$2,524-2,664/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

14 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER Registered Nurse

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Uniti Med and 13 others

$2,157-2,674/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU/Step-Down Registered Nurse

22 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU/Step-Down Registered Nurse

Greenbrae, California
Marin General Hospital
Medical Solutions and 21 others

$2,161-2,565/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Uniti Med and 11 others

$2,015-2,557/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

$2,042-2,547/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Uniti Med and 15 others

$1,936-2,547/week

Nights

3x12

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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

$2,402-2,546/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Home Health Registered Nurse

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Home Health Registered Nurse

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$2,149-2,710/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Home Health

Eureka, California
Compassus Providence Humboldt Home Health
TRS Healthcare

$2,512/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Chemotherapy Infusion RN

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Chemotherapy Infusion RN

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 11 others

$1,810-2,526/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Surgical Registered Nurse

15 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Surgical Registered Nurse

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 14 others

$1,882-2,806/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for House Supervisor - ER/ICU/Med-Surg

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Travel Contract

House Supervisor - ER/ICU/Med-Surg

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Uniti Med and 14 others

$1,949-2,429/week

Nights

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,470/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,470 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,160.

Last updated on April 4, 2026. Based on 7,682 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 (170 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (166 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 (94 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 178 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 266 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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