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 NICU Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

NICU Registered Nurse

San Luis Obispo, California
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Coast Medical Service and 3 others

$1,999-2,288/week

Nights

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Lynwood, California
Saint Francis Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing

$2,278/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 17 others

$1,807-2,262/week

Nights

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 25 others

$1,807-2,262/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse

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Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse

Santa Barbara, California
Sansum Clinic Hitchcock Allergy & Immunology
TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others

$1,929-2,239/week

Days

4x9

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Novato, California
Novato
GQR Healthcare and 6 others

$1,913-2,227/week

Days

5x8

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Health Advocates Network - Nursing

$2,144/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ER RN

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Travel Contract

ER RN

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$1,932-2,006/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Lancaster, California
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Care Career

$1,999/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 hours ago

View job details for Medical/Surgical RN

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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical RN

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$1,784-1,880/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$1,784-1,880/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$1,784-1,880/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Medical/Surgical RN

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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical RN

National City, California
Paradise Valley Hospital
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 2 others

$1,784-1,880/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Acute Rehab Clinical Liaison RN

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Travel Contract

Acute Rehab Clinical Liaison RN

Salinas, California
HRSR01
LifePoint and 1 other

$1,685-1,843/week

4x8

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View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

Tehachapi, California
California Correctional Institution
Care Career

$1,023/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 hours ago

View job details for Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Registered Nurse

Corcoran, California
California State Prison, Corcoran
Care Career

$910/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 hours ago

View job details for Correctional Registered Nurse

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Travel Contract

Correctional Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
Richard J. Donovan Correctional
Care Career

$908/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 hours ago

View job details for Registered Nurse - Correctional

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Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Correctional

San Diego, California
Richard J. Donovan Correctional
Care Career

$906/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 hours ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - House Supervisor

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - House Supervisor

Castro Valley, CA
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$5,859/week

Days

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for LDRP/Family Birth Center Nurse Manager

Travel Contract

LDRP/Family Birth Center Nurse Manager

Grass Valley, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,800/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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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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