How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, January 2nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,779 but can pay up to $5,145 per week.

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View job details for Pediatric Respiratory RN

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Travel Contract

Pediatric Respiratory RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
Stability Healthcare and 4 others

$2,690-2,851/week

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View job details for Acute Care Critical Unit RN

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Travel Contract

Acute Care Critical Unit RN

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 8 others

$1,065-2,880/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN – Night Shift (Per Diem)

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Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN – Night Shift (Per Diem)

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
PRN Healthcare and 2 others

$2,581-2,817/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Catalytic Solutions and 9 others

$2,186-2,817/week

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5x8

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Los Angeles, California
Inpatient Specialty Program
Catalytic Solutions and 6 others

$2,361-2,813/week

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5x8

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RN Case Manager

Los Angeles, California
Inpatient Specialty Program
Catalytic Solutions and 6 others

$1,981-2,813/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for NICU Travel Nurse

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Travel Contract

NICU Travel Nurse

Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 8 others

$2,396-2,807/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Pediatric Registered Nurse

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Pediatric Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 15 others

$2,396-2,807/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Sacramento, California
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Medical Solutions and 22 others

$2,273-2,802/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 8 others

$2,433-2,800/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Los Angeles, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 10 others

$2,186-2,795/week

5x8

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View job details for Infusion Registered Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Infusion Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Sutter Health Pacific Medical Foundation Imaging Santa Rosa
Stability Healthcare and 4 others

$2,506-2,784/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 23 others

$2,273-2,765/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry Charge Nurse

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Telemetry Charge Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Medical Solutions and 20 others

$2,300-2,759/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Medical Solutions and 19 others

$2,335-2,744/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Irvine, California
UC Irvine Medical Center
Prime Staffing and 10 others

$2,251-2,730/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Riverside, California
Riverside Community Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 14 others

$2,209-2,732/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Nurse

Woodland, California
Woodland Healthcare
Medical Solutions and 11 others

$2,304-2,719/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 20 others

$2,226-2,716/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Wound Care Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Wound Care Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Prime Staffing and 4 others

$2,421-2,710/week

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,675/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,675 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,146.

Last updated on January 2, 2026. Based on 6,468 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 (287 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (183 jobs), and Host Healthcare (177 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 (145 jobs), Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (101 jobs), and Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (79 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 194 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $77 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 Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 20 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 Friday, January 2nd 2026, Vivian has 298 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 per hour on average, and up to $113 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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