How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, August 24th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,609 but can pay up to $7,700 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for GI Lab RN

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Travel Contract

GI Lab RN

Petaluma, California
Petaluma Valley Hospital
TravSource and 19 others

UP TO $2,772/wk

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View job details for Case Manager RN

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Travel Contract

Case Manager RN

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Coast Medical Service and 8 others

UP TO $2,772/wk

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 6 others

UP TO $2,772/wk

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View job details for Infusion RN

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Infusion RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Stability Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,768/wk

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View job details for Neuro ICU RN

14 agencies can help you get this contract

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Neuro ICU RN

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 13 others

UP TO $2,765/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Monica, California
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
Uniti Med and 12 others

UP TO $2,905/wk

Nights

3x12

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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
Meda Health and 6 others

UP TO $2,744/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ACCU RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ACCU RN

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Triage Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,731/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Emergency Department RN

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Emergency Department RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 19 others

UP TO $2,717/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum RN

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Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum RN

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
TNAA TotalMed RN and 12 others

UP TO $2,700/wk

Evenings

5x8

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View job details for RN Case Management

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RN Case Management

San Leandro, California
Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area
Coast Medical Service and 11 others

UP TO $2,699/wk

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View job details for Case Manager RN

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Travel Contract

Case Manager RN

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
American Consultants and 8 others

UP TO $2,696/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for PACU RN

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PACU RN

Tracy, California
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
CrossMed and 13 others

UP TO $2,686/wk

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View job details for OR RN

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OR RN

Long Beach, California
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $2,675/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Acute Rehabilitation RN

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Acute Rehabilitation RN

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
HCS 247 and 16 others

UP TO $2,672/wk

3x12

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View job details for OR RN

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Travel Contract

OR RN

Davis, California
Sutter Davis Hospital
Host Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,672/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

9 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

NICU RN

Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital
Assured Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,653/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry / Medical-Surgical RN

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Telemetry / Medical-Surgical RN

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $2,649/wk

Nights

5x8

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Cath Lab RN

Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Stability Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,648/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for ER RN

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Travel Contract

ER RN

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Meda Health and 14 others

UP TO $2,646/wk

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,543/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,543 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,186.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 12,791 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 TNAA TotalMed RN (256 jobs), Triage Staffing (239 jobs), and Cross Country Nurses (231 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 Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (149 jobs), Twin Cities Community Hospital (136 jobs), and Mad River Community Hospital (100 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 106 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $85 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 Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 11 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 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 Monday, August 24th 2026, Vivian has 472 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $108 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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