How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,659 but can pay up to $5,187 per week.

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View job details for RN Care Coordinator

Travel Contract

RN Care Coordinator

Sacramento, CA
TNAA TotalMed RN
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,007/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Monterey, CA
Anders Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care Case Management

Santa Monica, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Santa Monica, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Transplant

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Transplant

San Francisco, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Outpatient Oncology Imaging RN

Travel Contract

Outpatient Oncology Imaging RN

Mountain View, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Orange, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

San Francisco, CA
Trustaff
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Turlock, CA
Trustaff
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Los Angeles, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,800/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

San Francisco, CA
Assured Nursing
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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View job details for Utilization Review Nurse

Travel Contract

Utilization Review Nurse

Orange, CA
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,800/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 7 days ago

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Clearlake, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,800/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Castro Valley, CA
Meda Health
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,799/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for Home Health RN

Travel Contract

Home Health RN

Irvine, CA
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,799/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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View job details for SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

SICU/CVICU Registered Nurse

Stockton, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,798/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Santa Rosa, CA
LeaderStat
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,798/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

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View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

San Diego, CA
Stability Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,798/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Pleasanton, CA
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,798/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Operating Room RN

Travel Contract

Operating Room RN

San Francisco, CA
Anders Group
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,798/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,469/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,469 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,163.

Last updated on April 6, 2026. Based on 7,250 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 (417 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (169 jobs), and IDR Healthcare (163 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 (113 jobs), Adventist Health Bakersfield (90 jobs), and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (79 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 188 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $78 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 Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 35 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $71 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 278 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, and up to $100 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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