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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California Travel Nursing Jobs

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Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
FlexCare Nursing and 6 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

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Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 17 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

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Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 15 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

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Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 22 others

UP TO $2,544/wk

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View job details for Med Surg Tele RN

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Med Surg Tele RN

Grass Valley, California
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
TRS Healthcare and 21 others

UP TO $2,520/wk

Nights

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View job details for OB/GYN RN

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OB/GYN RN

Oakland, California
Highland Hospital
Triage Staffing

UP TO $2,513/wk

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Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 19 others

UP TO $2,506/wk

Nights

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View job details for IMCU Tele RN

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IMCU Tele RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Medical Solutions and 9 others

UP TO $2,502/wk

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View job details for IMCU/Cardiac Tele RN

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IMCU/Cardiac Tele RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Medical Talent and 8 others

UP TO $2,502/wk

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Telemetry RN

Lakewood, California
UC Irvine
American Traveler and 1 other

UP TO $2,500/wk

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View job details for Cath Lab RN

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Cath Lab RN

Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center
American Traveler and 5 others

UP TO $2,500/wk

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3x12

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View job details for Telemetry RN

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Telemetry RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
TotalMed RN and 3 others

UP TO $2,490/wk

Nights

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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry Oncology RN

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Med Surg / Telemetry Oncology RN

Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown
MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 8 others

UP TO $3,113/wk

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View job details for IMC/DOU Stepdown RN

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IMC/DOU Stepdown RN

Oxnard, California
Saint John's Regional Medical Center
Voca Healthcare and 17 others

UP TO $2,488/wk

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View job details for Tele RN

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Tele RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 19 others

UP TO $2,485/wk

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View job details for Neuro Telemetry RN

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Neuro Telemetry RN

Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Lucid Staffing Solutions and 21 others

UP TO $2,485/wk

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View job details for NICU RN

7 agencies can help you get this contract

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NICU RN

Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary
Host Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $2,477/wk

Nights

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View job details for Case Manager RN

3 agencies can help you get this contract

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Case Manager RN

Irvine, California
Joe C Wen FCAC
American Traveler and 2 others

UP TO $2,473/wk

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View job details for MS/Tele Float RN

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MS/Tele Float RN

Santa Clarita, California
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
Coast Medical Service and 5 others

UP TO $2,472/wk

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View job details for ER RN

5 agencies can help you get this contract

Travel Contract

ER RN

Long Beach, California
Saint Mary Medical Center
Uniti Med and 4 others

UP TO $2,465/wk

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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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