How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, July 12th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,668 but can pay up to $4,820 per week.

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California Travel Nursing Jobs

6,476 open jobs
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View job details for Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN

San Luis Obispo, CA
Medlivo
3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,240/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Antioch, CA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Evenings

$3,240/week

Evenings

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse

Oxnard, CA
Stability Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,962/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

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View job details for Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse

Greenbrae, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,961/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Greenbrae, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,961/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Pleasanton, CA
MedSource LLC
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$2,961/week

Evenings

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

Redding, CA
Cuready Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,961/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Sacramento, CA
Cuready Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,961/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Burbank, CA
Bestica
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,961/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Home Health Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Home Health Registered Nurse

San Diego, CA
Synergy Medical Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,961/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for OR Circulator RN

Travel Contract

OR Circulator RN

Arcata, CA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,960/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Downey, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,960/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for OR Circulator RN

Travel Contract

OR Circulator RN

Arcata, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,960/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Stroke Coordinator

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Stroke Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,960/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Neonatal ICU Registered Nurse

Greenbrae, CA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,960/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

San Jose, CA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,960/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Los Angeles, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,960/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Downey, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,960/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Interventional Radiology RN

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN

San Francisco, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,960/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Burbank, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,959/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 9 days ago

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California Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,582/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $2,582 per week. This is 16% higher than the US average of $2,173.

Last updated on July 11, 2026. Based on 10,367 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 (482 jobs), TNAA TotalMed RN (282 jobs), and Bestica (272 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 (199 jobs), Adventist Health Bakersfield (151 jobs), and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (83 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, July 12th 2026, Vivian has 149 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $81 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, July 12th 2026, Vivian has 17 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 Sunday, July 12th 2026, Vivian has 586 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 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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