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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Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel) in Simi Valley, California. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay range is $1,981-$2,112. Shift three 12-hour days from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. setting: hospital Telemetry unit under a travel temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,981-$2,112 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Setting: hospital Telemetry unit
- EPIC experience required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to telemetry patients using the nursing process; collect and interpret data, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient progress.
- Monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret rhythm strips, identify changes, and respond to alarms; escalate to physicians as indicated.
- Administer prescribed medications, therapies, and procedures; document care accurately and maintain patient safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, techs, and ancillary staff; delegate tasks appropriately and coordinate care across disciplines.
- Participate in discharge planning and provide education to patients and families to support safe transitions.
- Maintain a safe, healing environment; adhere to infection control and documentation standards; ensure timely EPIC charting.
Requirements
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse license in California
- Certifications: CPR/BLS required; ACLS required
- Education: BSN preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent acute care experience; telemetry experience preferred
- Additional: EPIC EMR experience required; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital telemetry setting
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension opportunities
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If this role isn’t a fit, explore other travel nursing openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Registered Nurse - Telemetry (Travel) in Simi Valley, California. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay range is $1,981-$2,112. Shift three 12-hour days from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. setting: hospital Telemetry unit under a travel temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,981-$2,112 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Setting: hospital Telemetry unit
- EPIC experience required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to telemetry patients using the nursing process; collect and interpret data, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient progress.
- Monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret rhythm strips, identify changes, and respond to alarms; escalate to physicians as indicated.
- Administer prescribed medications, therapies, and procedures; document care accurately and maintain patient safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, techs, and ancillary staff; delegate tasks appropriately and coordinate care across disciplines.
- Participate in discharge planning and provide education to patients and families to support safe transitions.
- Maintain a safe, healing environment; adhere to infection control and documentation standards; ensure timely EPIC charting.
Requirements
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse license in California
- Certifications: CPR/BLS required; ACLS required
- Education: BSN preferred
- Experience: At least two years of recent acute care experience; telemetry experience preferred
- Additional: EPIC EMR experience required; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital telemetry setting
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension opportunities
Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a fit, explore other travel nursing openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler175
- Healthforce40
- Voyage Health39V
- Per Diem Staffing Systems5
- RN for Chelle Medina2R
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 American Traveler, Healthforce, and Voyage Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Glendale 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 25% of travel registered nurse openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 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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