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 Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

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

UP TO $2,331/wk

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View job details for Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

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Trauma ICU Registered Nurse

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
Assured Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $2,331/wk

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Ventura, California
Ventura County Medical Center
American Traveler and 1 other

UP TO $2,331/wk

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View job details for Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

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Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
HCS 247 and 20 others

UP TO $2,310/wk

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View job details for NICU Charge Registered Nurse

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NICU Charge Registered Nurse

Laguna Hills, California
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - Laguna Hills
Assured Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,303/wk

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View job details for PCU Registered Nurse

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PCU Registered Nurse

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,271/wk

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Assured Nursing and 17 others

UP TO $2,380/wk

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

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Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Arcata, California
Mad River Community Hospital
Triage Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $2,258/wk

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View job details for CVICU RN

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CVICU RN

Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 10 others

UP TO $2,468/wk

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View job details for Home Health Registered Nurse

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Home Health Registered Nurse

Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice and 6 others

UP TO $2,442/wk

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

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ICU Registered Nurse

Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 14 others

UP TO $2,248/wk

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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
TRS Healthcare and 4 others

UP TO $2,233/wk

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View job details for ER Registered Nurse

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ER Registered Nurse

Templeton, California
Twin Cities Community Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 10 others

UP TO $2,224/wk

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View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Sacramento, California
University of California Davis Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 4 others

UP TO $2,340/wk

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

Mission Hills, California
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
TravSource and 1 other

UP TO $2,208/wk

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View job details for LTAC Telemetry RN

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LTAC Telemetry RN

Los Angeles, California
Kindred Hospital - Los Angeles
Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 12 others

UP TO $2,203/wk

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View job details for NICU Registered Nurse

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NICU Registered Nurse

San Diego, California
Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
Assured Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,171/wk

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View job details for Psychiatric RN - Correctional Facility

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Psychiatric RN - Correctional Facility

Soledad, California
Salinas Valley State Prison Psychiatric Program
Catalytic Solutions

UP TO $2,168/wk

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View job details for PCU/Oncology Float Pool RN

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PCU/Oncology Float Pool RN

San Diego, California
UC San Diego Float Pool
American Traveler and 13 others

UP TO $2,120/wk

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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse (Float Pool)

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ICU Registered Nurse (Float Pool)

San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center
Uniti Med and 2 others

UP TO $2,607/wk

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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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