How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, April 3rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,644 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

San Francisco, CA
Medical Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,878/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Chico, CA
Medical Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,863/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Glendale, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,861/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Redwood City, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,854/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Orange, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,839/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

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View job details for Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Skilled Nursing Facility Registered Nurse

Quincy, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,830/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Templeton, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,823/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Hollister, CA
OneStaff Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse

Stockton, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,798/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Castro Valley, CA
Medical Solutions
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$2,777/week

Evenings

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse

Santa Maria, CA
Medical Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,760/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Acute Care RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

Acute Care RN Case Manager

Torrance, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,759/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Lancaster, CA
Encompass Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,758/week

Days

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Torrance, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,738/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse - GI/Endoscopy

Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - GI/Endoscopy

Northridge, CA
Medical Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,731/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Fullerton, CA
Medical Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,728/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

View job details for CVOR Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

CVOR Registered Nurse

Redding, CA
Medical Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,723/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for RN Case Manager

Travel Contract

RN Case Manager

Santa Rosa, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,721/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 9 days ago

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View job details for ECMO Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

ECMO Registered Nurse

Fresno, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,718/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Torrance, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,713/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,460/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,460 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,158.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 8,209 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 (449 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (196 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (171 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 (118 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (96 jobs), and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (85 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 175 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 Friday, April 3rd 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 Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 309 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 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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