How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, February 18th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,591 but can pay up to $15,358 per week.

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
Sutter Health Presidio Surgery Center
Host Healthcare and 10 others

$1,965-2,633/week

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 20 others

$2,274-2,632/week

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3x12

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View job details for Home Health Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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Home Health Registered Nurse

Alameda, California
Sutter Health Care at Home Bay Atlantic
Host Healthcare and 6 others

$1,942-2,619/week

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
Host Healthcare and 6 others

$2,378-2,615/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Surgical Registered Nurse

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Surgical Registered Nurse

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Olaro and 15 others

$2,036-2,606/week

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5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Focus Staff and 12 others

$2,066-2,605/week

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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 19 others

$2,157-2,603/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse

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Pediatric Oncology Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Uniti Med and 7 others

$2,064-2,578/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 8 others

$2,260-2,573/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Med-Surg Telemetry RN (Transplant)

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Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry RN (Transplant)

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Host Healthcare and 9 others

$2,228-2,567/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse

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Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Kern Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 7 others

$1,799-2,660/week

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

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Telemetry Registered Nurse

Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
Host Healthcare and 9 others

$2,228-2,548/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

$2,546/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

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Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Synergy Medical Staffing and 18 others

$1,974-2,545/week

Nights

5x8

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Santa Barbara, California
Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC and 5 others

$1,965-2,544/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Emergency Room RN

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Emergency Room RN

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 25 others

$1,782-2,535/week

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Nights

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View job details for Home Health RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Home Health RN

Alameda, California
Sutter Health Care at Home Bay Atlantic
Host Healthcare and 5 others

$1,942-2,528/week

5x8

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

$2,526/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for Med-Surg Telemetry RN - Transplant

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Med-Surg Telemetry RN - Transplant

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Focus Staff and 2 others

$2,355-2,492/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Outpatient Oncology Float Registered Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Outpatient Oncology Float Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
UCLA Campus Encino Specialty Care and Radiology
Olaro and 4 others

$2,135-2,489/week

Days

4x10

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,397/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,397 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,276.

Last updated on February 17, 2026. Based on 17 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 (351 jobs), GQR Healthcare (205 jobs), and Host Healthcare (181 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 (135 jobs), Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (125 jobs), and Adventist Health Bakersfield (86 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, February 18th 2026, Vivian has 105 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $79 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 Wednesday, February 18th 2026, Vivian has 18 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 Wednesday, February 18th 2026, Vivian has 312 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $130 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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