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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View job details for Emergency Room RN (Registry)

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Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN (Registry)

Moreno Valley, California
Riverside University Medical Center
Cure Healthcare Staffing

UP TO $2,516/wk

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Endocrinology

3 agencies can help you get this contract

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Registered Nurse - Endocrinology

La Jolla, California
Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavilion
TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,683/wk

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View job details for Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Castro Valley, California
Eden Medical Center
Meda Health and 3 others

UP TO $2,481/wk

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 29 others

UP TO $2,467/wk

Nights

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Correctional Registered Nurse

Susanville, California
High Desert State Prison
Catalytic Solutions

UP TO $2,462/wk

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5x8

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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

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Cardiac Cath Lab RN

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
American Consultants and 2 others

UP TO $2,457/wk

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View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse

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CVICU Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
Triage Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $2,449/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Wound Care RN

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Wound Care RN

San Leandro, California
Kindred Hospital - San Francisco Bay Area
Coast Medical Service and 8 others

UP TO $2,448/wk

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View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse

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CVICU Registered Nurse

Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Triage Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,626/wk

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View job details for CVPICU Registered Nurse

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CVPICU Registered Nurse

Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County
TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,443/wk

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View job details for CVICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse

Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Triage Staffing and 4 others

UP TO $2,626/wk

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View job details for Outpatient Dermatology Clinic RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Outpatient Dermatology Clinic RN

Sacramento, California
University of California Davis Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,436/wk

Days

4x9

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
American Consultants and 11 others

UP TO $2,426/wk

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View job details for LTAC/Telemetry RN

17 agencies can help you get this contract

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LTAC/Telemetry RN

Los Angeles, California
Kindred Hospital - Los Angeles
Aequor Healthcare and 16 others

UP TO $2,396/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $2,468/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

9 agencies can help you get this contract

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ICU Registered Nurse

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,391/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Assured Nursing and 10 others

UP TO $2,380/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Operating Room RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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Operating Room RN

La Jolla, California
Scripps Green Hospital
Epic Travel Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,476/wk

Days

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Hospice

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Hospice

El Centro, California
HOS
SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice

UP TO $2,355/wk

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View job details for Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

3 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
Assured Nursing and 2 others

UP TO $2,331/wk

Nights

3x12

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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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