How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,627 but can pay up to $4,800 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Emergency Department RN

23 agencies can help you get this contract

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Emergency Department RN

Greenbrae, California
Marin General Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 22 others

$2,152-2,690/week

Days

Evenings

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Nurse

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Labor and Delivery Nurse

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Triage Staffing

$2,676/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

11 agencies can help you get this contract

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NICU Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$1,248-2,622/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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NICU Registered Nurse

Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

$1,248-2,622/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Endoscopy RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

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Endoscopy RN

Los Angeles, California
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 7 others

$1,957-2,618/week

Days

4x10

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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
Care Career

$2,610/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 15 hours ago

View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

16 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU Registered Nurse

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 15 others

$2,226-2,603/week

Days

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 15 others

$2,226-2,603/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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NICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

$2,014-2,598/week

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Surgery

3 agencies can help you get this contract

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Registered Nurse - Surgery

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$2,491-2,993/week

3x12

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View job details for Home Hospice RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Home Hospice RN

El Centro, California
HOS
Stability Healthcare and 4 others

$2,400-2,566/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

14 agencies can help you get this contract

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions and 13 others

$1,988-2,565/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Home Health Registered Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

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Home Health Registered Nurse

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

$2,174-2,560/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing

$2,549/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Med/Surg Telemetry RN

18 agencies can help you get this contract

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Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 17 others

$1,942-2,548/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Surgery

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Registered Nurse - Surgery

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
American Consultants and 14 others

$1,882-2,544/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Oncology Chemotherapy RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology Chemotherapy RN

Porter Ranch, California
UCLA Campus Porter Ranch Cancer Care
GQR Healthcare and 4 others

$2,036-2,682/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

18 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Medical Solutions and 17 others

$2,124-2,533/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ER Registered Nurse

Los Banos, California
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
Medical Solutions and 17 others

$2,204-2,533/week

Nights

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
Care Career

$2,526/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 15 hours ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,511/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,511 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,170.

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on 9,106 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 (351 jobs), Bestica (228 jobs), and Trustaff (191 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 (152 jobs), Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (147 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (71 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 93 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $82 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 28 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 395 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $130 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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