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 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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View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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Oncology Registered Nurse

Mountain View, California
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Medical Solutions and 3 others

UP TO $2,647/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Oncology Nurse Navigator

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Oncology Nurse Navigator

Irvine, California
Joe C Wen FCAC
Assured Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $2,646/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant RN

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Travel Contract

Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others

UP TO $2,645/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse

Newport Beach, California
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
Healthcare Support and 2 others

UP TO $2,644/wk

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
LeaderStat and 3 others

UP TO $2,642/wk

3x12

Referral Bonus

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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
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 18 others

UP TO $2,640/wk

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Hospice

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Hospice

El Centro, California
HOS
SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice

UP TO $2,620/wk

5x8

Above Average Pay

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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
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 25 others

UP TO $2,620/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Home Health RN

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Travel Contract

Home Health RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice and 8 others

UP TO $2,620/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Outpatient Neurology Clinic RN

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Travel Contract

Outpatient Neurology Clinic RN

Eureka, California
Providence Medical Group ONeil Neurology
American Consultants and 12 others

UP TO $2,613/wk

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Ambulatory Care RN

2 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Ambulatory Care RN

San Diego, California
Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavilion
TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,612/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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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
Prime Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $2,600/wk

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,583/wk

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Aequor Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,611/wk

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

1 agency can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Bestica

UP TO $2,580/wk

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 10 hours ago

View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Aequor Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,570/wk

Rotating

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

17 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Marina Del Rey, California
Marina Del Rey Hospital
Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 16 others

UP TO $2,550/wk

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,715/wk

Days

4x10

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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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