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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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
HCS 247 and 8 others

UP TO $2,730/wk

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Host Healthcare and 1 other

UP TO $2,723/wk

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View job details for Relief RN

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Relief RN

King City, California
Mee Memorial Hospital
Triage Staffing and 18 others

UP TO $2,720/wk

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3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
Assured Nursing and 11 others

UP TO $2,720/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $2,714/wk

3x12

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View job details for Ambulatory Oncology RN

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Ambulatory Oncology RN

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 13 others

UP TO $2,711/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Care Team Solutions and 12 others

UP TO $2,711/wk

Flexible

5x8

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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ER Registered Nurse

Red Bluff, California
Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,709/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
HCS 247 and 15 others

UP TO $2,709/wk

Nights

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Rancho Mirage, California
Eisenhower Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,705/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Catalytic Solutions

UP TO $2,702/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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ER Registered Nurse

Carmichael, California
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 23 others

UP TO $2,702/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Certified Oncology Chemotherapy RN

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Certified Oncology Chemotherapy RN

Los Angeles, California
TACRI Clinical
Uniti Med and 8 others

UP TO $2,698/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

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Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Cuready Healthcare Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $2,697/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Pediatric Stepdown RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Pediatric Stepdown RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 5 others

UP TO $2,693/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Perioperative OR Registered Nurse

18 agencies can help you get this contract

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Perioperative OR Registered Nurse

San Dimas, California
San Dimas Community Hospital
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 17 others

UP TO $2,685/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pain Management RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Pain Management RN

Rancho Mirage, California
Eisenhower Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $2,865/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

30 agencies can help you get this contract

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Prime Staffing and 29 others

UP TO $2,679/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Lakewood, California
UC Irvine
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,720/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Oncology RN - Bone Marrow Transplant

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Travel Contract

Oncology RN - Bone Marrow Transplant

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 9 others

UP TO $2,648/wk

Nights

3x12

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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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