How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, July 9th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,621 but can pay up to $4,909 per week.

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

28 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 27 others

UP TO $2,825/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Travel Critical Care RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Travel Critical Care RN

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Aequor Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,822/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for GI Lab Registered Nurse

10 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

GI Lab Registered Nurse

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Meda Health and 9 others

UP TO $2,806/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Triage Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,896/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Outpatient Surgery RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Outpatient Surgery RN

Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Triage Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,896/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,791/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Burbank, California
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
American Consultants and 12 others

UP TO $2,779/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Santa Monica, California
Providence Saint John's Health Center
American Consultants and 18 others

UP TO $2,778/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,777/wk

Rotating

3x12

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View job details for Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,770/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,766/wk

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Meda Health and 8 others

UP TO $2,760/wk

3x12

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View job details for PreOp Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PreOp Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Uniti Med and 6 others

UP TO $2,760/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Utilization Review RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Utilization Review RN

Hayward, California
Saint Rose Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,760/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Burn ICU Registered Nurse

11 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Burn ICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Hyde Hospital
Meda Health and 10 others

UP TO $2,760/wk

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Burn ICU Registered Nurse

12 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Burn ICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Hyde Hospital
Aequor Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,757/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Stability Healthcare

UP TO $2,755/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

15 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 14 others

UP TO $2,746/wk

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Encinitas, California
Scripps Clinic Encinitas
Aequor Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,742/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

La Jolla, California
Scripps Green Hospital
Epic Travel Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,794/wk

Days

4x10

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,534/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,534 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,178.

Last updated on July 7, 2026. Based on 9,686 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 (558 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (277 jobs), and Host Healthcare (257 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 Lodi Memorial (245 jobs), Adventist Health Bakersfield (157 jobs), and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (126 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 144 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 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 Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 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 Thursday, July 9th 2026, Vivian has 539 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $107 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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