Emergency Room Travel Nurse Jobs in California — High Pay & Top Hospitals
There are 19 ER travel nurse jobs in California open now, updated 21 minutes ago. Advantis Medical, rated the #1 travel nurse agency, connects RNs to Emergency Room travel nurse Jobs in California with high-pay, flexible schedules, and current start dates from Jun 27, 2026 - Aug 1, 2026. Work in top trauma centers in Los Angeles, busy ERs in Sacramento, or community hospitals along the coast of San... Diego. California’s strong demand for ER nurses means more options to choose from. Our Gold Standard service makes the process smooth from start to finish. Find your next ER travel nurse job in California today!
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19 Open ER Travel Nursing Jobs in California – June 16th
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High Demand for ER Travel Nurse Jobs in California
California emergency departments recorded over 12.9 million visits in 2023 (CHCF), one of the highest patient volumes in the country. The state operates 27 Level I trauma centers (CDPH) and 337 general acute care hospitals (CHCF Almanac), providing diverse opportunities for ER nurses.
California’s mandatory nurse ratios—1:4 for general ER and 1:1 for trauma cases (CDPH Ratios)—are designed to maintain safe staffing and high-quality care. Despite these protections, California faces a shortage of 25,168 RNs by 2024 (RN Forecast), fueling consistent demand for Emergency Room Travel Nurse Jobs in California.
Travel ER Nurse Jobs in California offer competitive pay, flexible contracts, and the chance to work with leading healthcare systems while gaining high-acuity experience.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- California up to $3,589 per week
- Montana up to $3,425 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- North Carolina up to $3,378 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,304 per week
Top Hospitals With ER Travel Nurse Jobs in California
California is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), meaning ER travel RNs must hold a California-issued license to work in the state — endorsement processing timelines vary and should be factored into your contract start planning. RN employment in California continues to reflect strong workforce demand, consistent with national trends documented by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For the most current California RN license requirements, visit the California Board of Registered Nursing.
FAQs – Emergency Room Travel Nursing in CA
What license do you need for ER travel nurse jobs in California?
To work ER travel nurse jobs in California, you must hold an active RN license. California is not currently part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so out-of-state nurses must apply for licensure by endorsement to work in California.
California Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://www.rn.ca.gov/
Phone: 916.322.3350
Fees
License by Exam: $150 (+$200 exam fee)
License by Endorsement: $150
Fingerprinting: $49 Temporary License: $50
Timing
Processing Time: 3 – 6 months
Valid for: 2 years
Renewal Schedule: every 2 years, by your birthday
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: 30 hours
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What are the highest-paying cities for ER travel nurse jobs in California?
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying ER travel nursing cities in California are:
How much do ER travel nurse jobs in California pay?
How often are ER travel nurse jobs in California updated on Advantis Medical?
We update our ER travel nurse jobs California continuously throughout the day to ensure you always see the most current openings available. There are currently 19 ER travel nursing jobs in California open and new jobs are added in real time as soon as they’re released.
Our job board is refreshed at least every 30 minutes, and the most recent ER travel nursing jobs in California was posted just 21 minutes ago. Whether you're searching by specialty, location, or pay, Advantis Medical keeps your travel job search up to date and easy to navigate.
What are other specialties have the highest demand for travel nursing jobs in California?
If you're exploring travel nursing jobs in California, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across California. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in California.
- Labor and Delivery with 33 open jobs
- ICU with 20 open jobs
- ER with 19 open jobs
- Operating Room with 15 open jobs
- NICU with 9 open jobs
What are other states have the highest demand for ER travel nursing jobs?
For ER travel nursing jobs, these states have the most openings:
- Texas with 25 open jobs
- California with 19 open jobs
- North Carolina with 17 open jobs
- Massachusetts with 16 open jobs
- Georgia with 12 open jobs
What benefits come with ER travel nursing jobs in California at Advantis Medical?
When working ER travel nursing jobs with Advantis Medical, you receive premium benefits while on assignment. We’re proud to offer very competitive benefits in the industry, including:
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Weekly direct deposit & competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
- Onboarding, credentialing & licensing support
- Travel & housing stipends
- A dedicated Clinician Advocate Team for ongoing support