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, and we currently have 509 travel nurse jobs available.
Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Downey, Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, and Walnut Creek. California hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Operating Room (12 jobs), Intensive Care Unit (32 jobs), Labor & Delivery (40 jobs), Pediatric Cardivascular Operating Room (2 jobs), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (11 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 highest travel nurse jobs salary in California can earn up to $8,946 per week as of February 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,434 ranging between $646 to $8,946 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 - Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster, Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices in Sacramento, Burre Dental Center in Eureka, Redwood Pediatrics in Fortuna, and Tehama County Health Services Agency in Red Bluff are well known in California.
If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in California is Apr 10, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour. The latest start date for a Certified Anesthesist job is Apr 10, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour.
There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in California including 13 Weeks (9,201 jobs), 12 Weeks (303 jobs), and 26 Weeks (142 jobs).
The salary for travel nurse jobs in California averages $215 per hour.
The average length for travel nurse jobs in California based on recent data is 13 weeks.
In California there are 509 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of March 27, 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | $224 /Hourly* | $215 /Hourly* | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour |
| Los Angeles | $210 /Hourly* | $202 /Hourly* | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $210 per hour |
| San Diego | $208 /Hourly* | $200 /Hourly* | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $208 per hour |
| Irvine | $208 /Hourly* | $200 /Hourly* | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $208 per hour |
| Walnut Creek | $168 /Hourly* | $162 /Hourly* | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $168 per hour |
| Stockton | $161 /Hourly* | $155 /Hourly* | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $161 per hour |
*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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Cardivascular Operating Room | $84.55 /hour* | Los Angeles |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit | $83.13 /hour* | Palo Alto |
| First Assist | $82.78 /hour* | Bakersfield and Palm Springs |
| Pediatric | $73.69 /hour* | Sacramento and Oakland |
| Operating Room | $72.34 /hour* | Santa Clara, Vallejo and Bakersfield |
| Labor & Delivery | $65.38 /hour* | Yreka, Antioch and Modesto |
| Post Anesthesia Care Unit | $64.26 /hour* | Santa Clara, Chico and Redwood City |
| Intensive Care Unit | $62.54 /hour* | San Diego, Antioch and Vallejo |
*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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