How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, May 17th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,631 but can pay up to $5,859 per week.

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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 15 others

$1,882-2,544/week

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5x8

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View job details for Oncology Chemotherapy RN

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Oncology Chemotherapy RN

Porter Ranch, California
UCLA Campus Porter Ranch Cancer Care
GQR Healthcare and 5 others

$2,036-2,537/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Care Career

$2,526/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

Santa Monica, California
UCLA Campus Santa Monica Parkside Cancer Care
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

$2,135-2,523/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for GI Lab Registered Nurse

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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GI Lab Registered Nurse

West Hills, California
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 3 others

$2,147-2,502/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

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Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Bestica

$2,486/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Home Health RN

6 agencies can help you get this contract

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Home Health RN

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
GQR Healthcare and 5 others

$1,858-2,478/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Fullerton, California
Saint Jude Medical Center
GQR Healthcare and 10 others

$1,917-2,472/week

5x8

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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ER Registered Nurse

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Host Healthcare

$2,447/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 13 hours ago

View job details for Emergency Room Nurse

5 agencies can help you get this contract

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Emergency Room Nurse

Los Banos, California
Memorial Hospital Los Banos
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

$2,269-2,446/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Infusion Registered Nurse

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Infusion Registered Nurse

Davis, California
Sutter Davis Hospital
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

$1,999-2,436/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for Med/Surg Skilled Nursing RN

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Med/Surg Skilled Nursing RN

King City, California
Mee Memorial Hospital
Medical Solutions LTC and 25 others

$1,932-2,423/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for CVICU RN

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CVICU RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
American Consultants and 16 others

$1,881-2,422/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for CVICU RN

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CVICU RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
American Consultants and 17 others

$1,881-2,422/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Rectal Specialty Nurse

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Travel Contract

Rectal Specialty Nurse

Coalinga, California
Pleasant Valley State Prison
Catalytic Solutions

$2,421/week

Flexible

4x10

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU Registered Nurse

Bakersfield, California
Adventist Health Bakersfield
GQR Healthcare and 2 others

$1,872-2,414/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Perioperative OR Registered Nurse

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Perioperative OR Registered Nurse

San Dimas, California
San Dimas Community Hospital
American Consultants and 16 others

$1,792-2,396/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Outpatient Pediatric RN

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Outpatient Pediatric RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

$2,016-2,368/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for PACU Registered Nurse

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PACU Registered Nurse

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

$2,154-2,344/week

Days

4x10

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View job details for PreOp RN

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Travel Contract

PreOp RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Hyde Hospital
GQR Healthcare and 6 others

$1,833-2,337/week

Days

5x8

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,532/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,532 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 9,257 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 (412 jobs), Bestica (193 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (190 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 (183 jobs), Adventist Health Clear Lake (85 jobs), and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center (80 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, May 17th 2026, Vivian has 149 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $80 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 Sunday, May 17th 2026, Vivian has 33 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 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 Sunday, May 17th 2026, Vivian has 407 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 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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