How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 16th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,652 but can pay up to $4,999 per week.

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View job details for ER RN

29 agencies can help you get this contract

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ER RN

Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Meda Health and 28 others

UP TO $2,944/wk

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View job details for IR RN

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IR RN

Los Angeles, California
California Hospital Medical Center
TRS Healthcare and 19 others

UP TO $2,937/wk

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

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Labor and Delivery RN

South Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
Uniti Med and 7 others

UP TO $2,934/wk

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View job details for Emergency Room RN

38 agencies can help you get this contract

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Emergency Room RN

Chico, California
Enloe Medical Center
Uniti Med and 37 others

UP TO $2,926/wk

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View job details for Cardiac ICU RN

21 agencies can help you get this contract

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Cardiac ICU RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
HCS 247 and 20 others

UP TO $2,926/wk

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3x12

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View job details for CVOR RN

4 agencies can help you get this contract

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CVOR RN

La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Triage Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,968/wk

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View job details for OR RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

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OR RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $2,910/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus
Host Healthcare and 2 others

UP TO $2,908/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Wound Care RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

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Wound Care RN

Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital
Uniti Med and 7 others

UP TO $2,907/wk

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5x8

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View job details for RN Case Manager

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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RN Case Manager

Santa Monica, California
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
MedSource LLC and 6 others

UP TO $2,905/wk

Days

4x10

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Labor and Delivery RN

Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Bestica

UP TO $2,900/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

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Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Focus Staff and 18 others

UP TO $2,900/wk

Nights

3x12

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View job details for ICU RN

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ICU RN

Merced, California
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Stability Healthcare and 20 others

UP TO $2,897/wk

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View job details for MS/Tele RN

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MS/Tele RN

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Care Team Solutions and 17 others

UP TO $2,896/wk

Nights

4x12

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View job details for PACU RN

13 agencies can help you get this contract

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PACU RN

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Focus Staff and 12 others

UP TO $2,888/wk

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4x10

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View job details for Case Manager RN

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Case Manager RN

Irvine, California
City of Hope Orange County Cancer Specialty Hospital
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 1 other

UP TO $2,886/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for RN Hospice Supervisor

2 agencies can help you get this contract

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RN Hospice Supervisor

Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
GetMed Staffing, Inc. and 1 other

UP TO $2,885/wk

Days

5x8

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View job details for Pediatrics RN

8 agencies can help you get this contract

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Pediatrics RN

Madera, California
Valley Children's Healthcare
TotalMed RN and 7 others

UP TO $2,884/wk

Nights

3x11

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View job details for PreOp RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

PreOp RN

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Hyde Hospital
MedSource LLC and 6 others

UP TO $2,872/wk

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5x8

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View job details for Endoscopy RN

18 agencies can help you get this contract

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Endoscopy RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Voca Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $3,502/wk

Days

3x12

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,572/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,572 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,223.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 20,837 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 First Connect Health (507 jobs), Medical Solutions (505 jobs), and Triage Staffing (466 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 White Memorial Medical Center (213 jobs), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (210 jobs), and Mercy Medical Center Redding (208 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 167 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $128 per hour.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 21 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 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 Friday, October 16th 2026, Vivian has 1,026 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $128 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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