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California requires separate license
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Vacaville, California
$1,199/wk/
36 hrs/week
Imperial, California
$1,330/wk/
36 hrs/week
Susanville, California
$1,579/wk/
36 hrs/week
Lancaster, California
$1,269/wk/
36 hrs/week
Chowchilla, California
$1,241/wk/
36 hrs/week
Chowchilla, California
$1,300/wk/
36 hrs/week
Coalinga, California
$679/wk/
36 hrs/week
Ione, California
$1,302/wk/
36 hrs/week
Corona, California
$1,178/wk/
36 hrs/week
Imperial, California
$1,330/wk/
36 hrs/week
Tehachapi, California
$1,207/wk/
36 hrs/week
Represa, California
$1,200/wk/
36 hrs/week
Susanville, California
$1,593/wk/
36 hrs/week
Crescent City, California
$1,607/wk/
36 hrs/week
Crescent City, California
$1,579/wk/
36 hrs/week
Tehachapi, California
$1,207/wk/
36 hrs/week
Soledad, California
$1,420/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Diego, California
$1,270/wk/
36 hrs/week
Crescent City, California
$1,579/wk/
36 hrs/week
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California is the highest-paying state for travel nurses ($3,400–$5,500+/wk) due to mandatory Title 22 nurse-to-patient ratios. California is NOT a compact license state — every traveler needs a separate BRN endorsement (8–12 weeks). CDCR alone operates 33 state prisons with chronic RN vacancies.
Cost: $350 + $150 Live Scan (non-compact — separate CA RN license required)
Timeline: 8–12 weeks via California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
CNAs in California earn an average of $1,319 per week. Pay ranges from $679 to $1,607 per week depending on specialty, experience, and facility type. CatSol Healthcare Staffing offers transparent pay rates with no hidden fees.
The top cities for CNA jobs in California include Crescent City, Imperial, Susanville. These cities offer the most job opportunities with competitive pay rates. Crescent City leads with 3 open positions.
To work as a CNA in California, you need an active nursing license valid in CA. California is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you will need to obtain a California nursing license. CatSol can help guide you through the licensing process.
CatSol currently has 19+ CNA positions available in California. Our job listings are updated daily, and new positions are added regularly. Popular specialties include Corrections.
Applying for CNA jobs with CatSol is easy. Use our AI-powered search to find jobs that match your preferences, then click "Quick Apply" to submit your information. A dedicated recruiter will contact you within 24 hours to discuss opportunities and guide you through the process.