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Travel Nursing Jobs in California

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California is a wonderland of natural beauty, from its 840 miles of gorgeous coastline to its fabled mountain ranges and deserts.

No matter your nursing specialty, AMN Healthcare can connect you with the California nursing job that meets your personal preferences and professional goals. Begin your online nursing application now and get started on your CA nursing job search today!

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California has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 518 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Sacramento, Los Angeles, Mountain View, Folsom, and San Luis Obispo. California hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Cardiovascular Operating Room (11 jobs), Pediatric Cardivascular Operating Room (1 job), Case Manager (13 jobs), Labor & Delivery (56 jobs), Operating Room (15 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, California is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

California Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in California can earn up to $4,121 per week as of August 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,532 ranging between $646 to $4,121 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In California, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Center in Oakland, Discovery Practice Management - Center for Discovery-Lakewood in Lakewood, UCI - Placentia Linda Hospital in Placentia, UCI - Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos, and UCI Health - Lakewood in Lakewood are well known in California.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in California is Oct 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR role at $4,121 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Oct 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room - CVOR role at $4,121 per week.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in California including 13 Weeks (12,677 jobs), 12 Weeks (416 jobs), and 14 Weeks (210 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in California

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in California?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in California averages $3,931 per week.

How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in California?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in California based on recent data is 13 weeks.

How many California travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In California there are 518 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of September 11, 2025.

What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in California?

  • Sacramento, California $4,121 / per week average salary
  • Los Angeles, California $3,667 / per week average salary
  • Mountain View, California $3,647 / per week average salary
  • Folsom, California $3,592 / per week average salary
  • San Luis Obispo, California $3,581 / per week average salary

What nursing specialties are needed most in California right now?

Top Travel Nurse Salaries in California

Find the nurse travel jobs in California with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Sacramento $4,121 /Weekly* $3,931 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $4,121 per week
Los Angeles $3,667 /Weekly* $3,498 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,667 per week
Mountain View $3,647 /Weekly* $3,478 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Case Management- Case Manager $3,647 per week
Folsom $3,592 /Weekly* $3,426 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $3,592 per week
San Luis Obispo $3,581 /Weekly* $3,415 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $3,581 per week
San Jose $3,541 /Weekly* $3,377 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU $3,541 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

California’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in California each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific California travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Pediatric Cardivascular Operating Room $87.44 /hour* Los Angeles
Cath Lab $74.36 /hour* Santa Cruz, Mountain View and Bakersfield
Case Manager $69.70 /hour* San Diego, Downey and Sacramento
Operating Room $68.95 /hour* San Luis Obispo, San Diego and San Rafael
Cardiovascular Operating Room $68.71 /hour* San Francisco, San Diego and Redding
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit $68.14 /hour* Santa Clara, Loma Linda and Downey
Labor & Delivery $67.34 /hour* Folsom, Vallejo and Vacaville
Post Anesthesia Care Unit $61.81 /hour* San Jose, San Bernardino and Los Angeles
Emergency Room $59.73 /hour* Mountain View, San Diego and Campbell
Medical Surgical $59.04 /hour* Fall River Mills, San Luis Obispo and Mountain View

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

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Why Consider a Travel Nurse Job in California?

California beckons travel nurses with its vibrant wildlife, encompassing magnificent marine life, inland birds, waterfowl, and enchanting forest creatures. The state's major metropolises, such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, serve as international cultural hotspots, offering unique and cosmopolitan experiences. Moreover, California's larger cities like San Jose, Oakland, and Santa Ana provide excellent healthcare prospects within cutting-edge facilities, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals on the move.

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