How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 16th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,652 but can pay up to $4,999 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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Pediatrics RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $3,014/wk

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

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Interventional Radiology RN

Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $3,012/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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ER RN

Long Beach, California
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Meda Health and 6 others

UP TO $3,043/wk

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

13 agencies can help you get this contract

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Cath Lab RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
HCS 247 and 12 others

UP TO $3,011/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Case Management RN

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Travel Contract

Case Management RN

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
TravSource and 16 others

UP TO $2,992/wk

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5x8

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Case Manager

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Medical Solutions and 6 others

UP TO $2,992/wk

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5x8

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View job details for NICU Charge Nurse

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Travel Contract

NICU Charge Nurse

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
American Traveler and 9 others

UP TO $2,986/wk

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Case Manager

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Medical Solutions and 19 others

UP TO $2,985/wk

Days

5x8

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Case Manager

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Medical Solutions and 15 others

UP TO $2,983/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

15 agencies can help you get this contract

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Labor and Delivery RN

Antioch, California
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Uniti Med and 14 others

UP TO $2,982/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for OR RN Circulator

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Travel Contract

OR RN Circulator

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Accurate Healthcare Staffing and 27 others

UP TO $2,976/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Case Manager RN

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Travel Contract

Case Manager RN

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
TravSource and 7 others

UP TO $2,972/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital
Triage Staffing and 7 others

UP TO $2,962/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for PACU RN

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PACU RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 10 others

UP TO $2,962/wk

Days

4x10

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Travel Contract

Case Manager

Burbank, California
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Medical Solutions and 17 others

UP TO $2,960/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

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Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

Los Angeles, California
UCLA Health Nuclear Medicine
MedSource LLC and 7 others

UP TO $2,951/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Case Manager RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Case Manager RN

Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Host Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,947/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pediatric OR RN

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Travel Contract

Pediatric OR RN

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

UP TO $2,946/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for NICU RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

NICU RN

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Coast Medical Service and 4 others

UP TO $2,945/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Case Manager RN

18 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Case Manager RN

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Medical Solutions and 17 others

UP TO $2,944/wk

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,572/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,572 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,223.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 20,837 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 First Connect Health (507 jobs), Medical Solutions (505 jobs), and Triage Staffing (466 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 White Memorial Medical Center (213 jobs), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (210 jobs), and Mercy Medical Center Redding (208 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 167 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $128 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 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, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 1,026 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $128 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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