Travel Nurse Jobs in California Updated Hourly

To work 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.

Based on current travel nurse job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nursing cities in California are:

• Greenbrae up to $3,333 Weekly
• Indio up to $3,082 Weekly
• Fresno up to $3,027 Weekly
• Bakersfield up to $3,014 Weekly
• Los Angeles up to $3,001 Weekly

Travel nurse jobs in California come with flexible housing support when you work with Advantis Medical. We provide a generous housing stipend so you can choose where and how you want to live. Whether it’s a furnished apartment, an extended stay, or a short-term rental in, we’ll help you feel at home.

Our travel coordinators can recommend housing that fits your preferences—or take care of the entire setup for you. You’ll also get help coordinating travel so your transition is seamless. Want help planning your stay? Browse housing resources.

When you take travel nurse jobs in California with Advantis Medical, you gain access to some of the most competitive benefits in the industry. Trusted by thousands of RNs and backed by 700+ 5-star reviews, Advantis ensures every travel nurse in California receives full support, premium pay, and the flexibility to thrive.

Travel nurse benefits with Advantis Medical include:

• Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Weekly direct deposit and competitive compensation
• Dedicated team to help with travel & housing accommodations
• Licensing, onboarding, and credentialing help
• $500 referral bonuses for each friend you bring on assignment

Want to explore everything that comes with an Advantis contract? View our full travel nurse benefits here.

If you're exploring travel nurse jobs California, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across California’s top healthcare facilities. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in California.

For Travel RN Jobs, these specialties have the most openings:

• Labor and Delivery with 23 open jobs
• ER with 13 open jobs
• ICU with 7 open jobs
• Case Manager with 6 open jobs
• Cath Lab with 6 open jobs

For LPN Travel Jobs, these specialties are in highest demand:

• LPN with 3 open jobs

For Travel Allied Health Jobs, top openings include:

• Physical Therapy with 57 open jobs
• X-Ray Tech with 2 open jobs
• MRI Tech with 2 open jobs
• CT Tech with 18 open jobs
• Respiratory Therapist with 1 open job

Looking for something specific? Click any of the specialties above to explore travel nurse jobs California by specialty and start your next adventure.

Travel nurse jobs California offer competitive compensation, flexible contract lengths, and hundreds of openings across the state. As of May 18, 2025, travel nurses in California earn an average of $2,365 weekly, depending on specialty, experience, and location. Most travel nursing contracts in California run for 13-week assignments, giving you a balanced mix of stability and flexibility. Looking for options? There are currently 93 active travel nurse job openings in California, with new opportunities added daily.

With demand across specialties like Labor and Delivery, ER, and ICU, Travel nurse jobs California offer a rewarding career path with endless possibilities.