How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, April 4th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,670 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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View job details for Float Pool ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Float Pool ICU Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
American Traveler and 1 other

$2,270-2,369/week

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Correctional Registered Nurse

California City, California
CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 22844 Virginia Blvd
Genie Healthcare

$2,366/week

Flexible

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View job details for Med/Surg Registered Nurse

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Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Fairfield, California
NorthBay Medical Center
Core Medical Group and 3 others

$2,260-2,664/week

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$1,881-2,338/week

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Uniti Med and 11 others

$1,798-2,372/week

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View job details for Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse

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Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Uniti Med and 9 others

$1,798-2,360/week

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View job details for Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse

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Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Uniti Med and 9 others

$1,798-2,560/week

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View job details for Director of Nursing

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Travel Contract

Director of Nursing

Fresno, California
Burnett Extended Care Center
Stability Healthcare

$2,290/week

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
American Traveler and 6 others

$1,923-2,430/week

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View job details for ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

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ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
Assured Nursing

$2,252/week

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View job details for LTAC MedSurg RN

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LTAC MedSurg RN

Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital
Uniti Med and 3 others

$1,882-2,191/week

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View job details for Operating Room Surgical RN

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Surgical RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing

$2,190/week

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View job details for Registered Nurse Med/Surg

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Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others

$1,754-2,392/week

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View job details for ICU RN - Critical Care

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ICU RN - Critical Care

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Uniti Med and 1 other

$2,006/week

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ICU Registered Nurse

Montclair, California
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Uniti Med and 1 other

$1,880/week

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ICU Registered Nurse

Montclair, California
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Uniti Med and 1 other

$1,880/week

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View job details for Telemetry/MedSurg RN, Per Diem

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Telemetry/MedSurg RN, Per Diem

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Uniti Med and 1 other

$1,880/week

Nights

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View job details for Telemetry/Med Surg Registered Nurse

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Telemetry/Med Surg Registered Nurse

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Uniti Med and 1 other

$1,880/week

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View job details for Acute Rehab Clinical Liaison RN

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Acute Rehab Clinical Liaison RN

Salinas, California
HRSR01
LifePoint and 1 other

$1,685-1,843/week

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View job details for Telehealth RN

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Travel Contract

Telehealth RN

Upland, California
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Medical Solutions

$1,834/week

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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 (431 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (171 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (167 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 (102 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (92 jobs), and White Memorial Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 179 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 Saturday, April 4th 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 Saturday, April 4th 2026, Vivian has 270 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 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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