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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in California

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in California

We currently offer 107 of the best RN travel jobs in California and 91 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Anaheim, Van Nuys, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Harbor City. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in California earned about $2,508 per week as of Jun 1, 2024. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,412 to $4,453 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Anaheim with a position for a Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care – PICU – PICU at $4,453 per week.

In California, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. BestCare Central Coast Home Health Agency in San Luis Obispo, San Dimas Community Hospital in San Dimas and Stanford Hospital and Clinics in Palo Alto are well known in California.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in California is Jul 22, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab – Cath Lab role at $3,218 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is Sep 24, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery – L&D role at $3,074 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks.

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

Top Cities in California with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 107 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Palo Alto.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 N,
  • August 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,353
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 N,
  • August 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,353
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • August 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,353
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D,
  • August 19, 2024
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,353
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive Order to AMN Healthcare. Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. Stanford Hospital & Clinics, consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplantation.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 11 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Los Angeles.
travel Exclusive Crisis
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 12 N,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,369 to $2,611
Weekly Pay*
**all files are screened to facility – NO AUTO OFFERS*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 12 D,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,667 to $2,940
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Emergency Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 12 D,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,541 to $2,800
Weekly Pay*
Broad knowledge of patient care principles and equipment. Ability to assess effectiveness of patient care; maintain a calm demeanor and assist in crises and emergencies; prioritize tasks for complex patient care; communicate tactfully, professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Emergency Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 12 D,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,541 to $2,800
Weekly Pay*
Broad knowledge of patient care principles and equipment. Ability to assess effectiveness of patient care; maintain a calm demeanor and assist in crises and emergencies; prioritize tasks for complex patient care; communicate tactfully, professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing
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Highest Paying Jobs in San Francisco, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 7 travel Registered Nurse positions available in San Francisco.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
  • 12 N,
  • August 13, 2024
  • 13
$2,895 to $3,190
Weekly Pay*
This hospital located in the heart of San Francisco, is recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) for achieving exemplary outcomes in surgical procedures. The city of San Francisco offers a multitude of culture, entertainment and adventure for your travel experience. Unit Details: 16 beds in unit, Average daily census 10. We work with adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. our patient population is cardiac vascular surgery pre & post op
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
  • 12 N,
  • September 24, 2024
  • 13
$2,789 to $3,074
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Home Health
  • San Francisco, California – 94118
  • 8 D,
  • July 29, 2024
  • 13
$2,004 to $2,209
Weekly Pay*
Need Home Health RN in San Francisco area
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
  • 12 D,
  • August 27, 2024
  • 13
$2,701 to $2,976
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in San Diego, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 5 travel Registered Nurse positions available in San Diego.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • San Diego, California – 92123
  • 12 N,
  • August 11, 2024
  • 13
$2,573 to $2,835
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Case Management- Case Manager
  • San Diego, California – 92120
  • 10 N,
  • July 22, 2024
  • 6
$2,147 to $2,366
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • San Diego, California – 92120
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2024
  • 13
$2,379 to $2,622
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Healthcare! Serving San Diego since 1967 we provide high quality care and a full range of health care services including medical specialty and emergency services for more than 500,000 members throughout the county. Over 7,700 staff and more than 1,100 quality doctors provide care at our medical facility which has 414 licensed beds and a 78 bed Emergency Department. We are a very busy ED serving San Diego with 78 beds seeing over 320 patients a day of all age groups. We require BLS, ACLS, PALS. We are an exciting team who always put our patients first!
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Home Health
  • San Diego, California – 92120
  • 8 D,
  • August 1, 2024
  • 13
$1,991 to $2,194
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Santa Clara.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 E,
  • August 13, 2024
  • 13
$2,487 to $2,740
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 N,
  • August 13, 2024
  • 13
$2,787 to $3,071
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 D,
  • August 13, 2024
  • 13
$2,787 to $3,071
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 N,
  • August 27, 2024
  • 13
$2,875 to $3,168
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on RN Jobs in California

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in California. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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Salary Trends

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in California

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

A Registered Nurse nurse in California can make an average of $2,422 per week.

How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $2,365 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift RN make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $2,329 per week based on recent job availability.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in California?

There are currently 107 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in California?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in California cities based on the last 6 months.

What are the top paying RN jobs available in California currently?

Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in California

Cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building which all have RN departments.

Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Address
300 Pasteur Drive, NULL
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 7, and 8
Address
2615 Chester Ave., NULL
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue, NULL
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard, NULL
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street, NULL
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 10, 14, 11, and 8
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace, NULL
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard, NULL
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway, NULL
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Adventist Health St. Helena
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, and 26
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Home Health Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
10 Woodland Rd., NULL
Saint Helena, CA 94576
Adventist Health Sonora
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1000 Greenley Rd., NULL
Sonora, CA 95370
Nearby Neighborhoods
Sonora Knolls (95370)

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