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!
California has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.
Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Pleasanton, Chico, San Diego, Santa Maria, and San Francisco. California hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including First Assist (5 jobs), Cardiovascular Operating Room (15 jobs), Cath Lab (8 jobs), Labor & Delivery (50 jobs), Emergency Room (72 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.
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 Jul 23, 2026 for a Director of Nursing - Director of Nursing Registered Nurse role at $4,692 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jul 23, 2026 for a Director of Nursing - Director of Nursing Registered Nurse role at $4,692 per week.
The salary for travel nurse jobs in California averages $4,578 per week.
In California there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | $4,692 /Weekly* | $4,578 /Weekly* | Director of Nursing $4,692 per week |
| Chico | $3,871 /Weekly* | $3,758 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse - First Assistant $3,871 per week |
| San Diego | $3,783 /Weekly* | $3,673 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,783 per week |
| Santa Maria | $3,648 /Weekly* | $3,542 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse - First Assistant $3,648 per week |
| San Francisco | $3,633 /Weekly* | $3,527 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,633 per week |
| San Francisco | $3,633 /Weekly* | $3,527 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,633 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | $114.45 /hour* | |
| Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit | $82.71 /hour* | Palo Alto |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | $82.44 /hour* | Santa Clara, Oakland and Roseville |
| First Assist | $82.27 /hour* | Chico, Santa Maria and Palm Springs |
| Cardiovascular Operating Room | $76.54 /hour* | San Francisco, Sacramento and San Diego |
| Cath Lab | $72.49 /hour* | Lynwood, Los Angeles and Palo Alto |
| Case Manager | $71.84 /hour* | Loma Linda, Palo Alto and Pleasanton |
| Labor & Delivery | $69.96 /hour* | Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Redwood City |
| Oncology | $63.46 /hour* | Santa Clara, Saint Helena and San Diego |
| Emergency Room | $57.18 /hour* | Arcata, Mountain View and Alturas |
*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.
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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