Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in California

Travel registered nurse jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand across major hospital systems, academic medical centers, trauma units, and specialty care facilities at every level from new-grad RN through experienced charge nurse. The largest hiring activity is concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where systems like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health have longstanding staffing needs. Critical care, emergency nursing, and labor and delivery are the specialties seeing the most consistent openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8+
Top employertms
Top cityFairfield, CA
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Trinity Health
Travel Registered Nurse
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Travel Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Fresno, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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tms
Travel RN -ER
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Travel RN -ER
tms
Tulare, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$3,000 - $3,132
On-Site
Bachelor's
11-50

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tms
Travel RN – Labor & Delivery (L&D)
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Travel RN – Labor & Delivery (L&D)
tms
Templeton, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$79 - $81/hr
On-Site
None
11-50

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tms
Travel RN – Critical Care
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Travel RN – Critical Care
tms
Templeton, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60 - $60/hr
On-Site
None
11-50

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Trinity Health
Travel Registered Nurse
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Trinity Health
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Travel Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Fresno, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$39 - $78/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Travel Registered Nurse Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fairfield
3 jobs
Fresno
2 jobs
Templeton
2 jobs
Tulare
1 jobs

Travel Registered Nurse Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • tms
    tms3
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health2
  • Veear Projects
    Veear Projects2
  • TekWissen ®
    TekWissen ®1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software6
  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in travel registered nurse jobs across California.

  • Active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required by most acute care employers
  • Minimum one to two years of recent clinical experience in the applicable specialty
  • Completion of an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
  • Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Ability to complete California-required hospital compliance and orientation modules before first shift

Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a travel registered nurse in California?

You become a travel registered nurse in California by holding an active RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN and completing an accredited nursing program. California does not participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an out-of-state license does not transfer automatically. Most California hospitals also expect at least one year of bedside experience in your specialty before considering you for a travel assignment.

How much do travel registered nurses make in California?

Travel registered nurses in California earn a median of about $140,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,260 for the lowest 10% to over $213,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire travel registered nurses in California?

Employers hiring travel registered nurses in California right now include tms, Trinity Health, and Veear Projects, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means travel RN contracts often come through direct hospital postings as well as staffing agencies embedded within those systems.

Which California cities have the most travel registered nurse jobs?

Fairfield, Fresno, and Templeton have the most travel registered nurse openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its concentration of trauma centers, county hospitals, and large private systems, while San Francisco and San Diego add demand through academic medical centers and military-affiliated facilities that rely on contract nurses to fill short-term gaps.

Are there remote travel registered nurse jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of travel registered nurse openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on, bedside nature of most RN roles. The portions of the work most likely to be remote are telephone triage, utilization review, and case management positions that have been adapted to a virtual care model.

How can I get hired as a travel registered nurse in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate nurse residency program, which large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Cedars-Sinai run specifically for RNs with limited or no post-graduation experience. These structured programs place new grads in supervised clinical rotations before transitioning to independent practice. Gaining your California BRN license quickly and targeting med-surg or telemetry units first builds the specialty experience that travel contracts require.

Where can I find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in California?

You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across hospital systems, specialty clinics, and care facilities throughout the state. Find roles that fit your specialty and availability and apply directly to the ones that match.

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