Travel Nurse Jobs in California 2026
63 active California travel RN openings across our verified hospital network — Providence Saint Joseph (Eureka, Santa Rosa, Saint John's, Saint Mary), MarinHealth, Cedars-Sinai, Enloe, Mad River. Plus 33 CDCR correctional facilities statewide. Average pay ~$2,735/week including tax-free housing and meals stipends.
Live California Travel RN Openings
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) — Enloe Medical Center
ICU — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles
ICU — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles
L&D — Good Samaritan Hospital - Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Cath Lab — Providence Saint Jude Medical Center
Browse California Travel RN Jobs by Specialty
See specialty-specific openings with detailed pay ranges, facility lists, and certification requirements.
California Operating Room Jobs
Hospital OR, Cath Lab, surgical specialties
California ICU Jobs
Critical care, MICU, SICU, NSICU
California Labor & Delivery Jobs
L&D, Mother-Baby, postpartum
California Case Manager Jobs
Hospital case mgmt, utilization
California Cath Lab Jobs
Interventional cardiology, EP
CatSol-Verified California Hospital Placements
Our top California hospital relationships by placement volume. Pay ranges reflect verified weekly pay (taxable base plus tax-free housing and meals stipends, per LaborEdge Week-1 Gross) across recent contract cycles. These are operational relationships — not market estimates.
| Hospital | Placements | Top Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Eureka | 125+ | $4,362/wk |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial | 127+ | $3,729/wk |
| MarinHealth Medical Center | 60+ | $4,235/wk |
| Providence Saint Mary Medical Center | 60+ | $3,370/wk |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | 58+ | $3,631/wk |
| Providence-Mission Hospital | 52+ | $3,439/wk |
| Mad River Community Hospital | 47+ | $3,779/wk |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 44+ | $3,595/wk |
| Enloe Medical Center | 44+ | $3,406/wk |
| Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Orange | 40+ | $3,375/wk |
Active California Cities — Current Openings
Cities with active CatSol travel RN openings as of July 16, 2026.
Considering California Corrections? CDCR Pays Premium for Predictable Schedules
CatSol places at all 33 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) facilities — Pelican Bay, High Desert, Salinas Valley, Mule Creek, SATF Corcoran, RJ Donovan, and more. Verified pay range: $2,580–$3,835/week with structured 12-hour shifts, no call, and predictable patient loads. California State Prison LA County in Lancaster has placed up to $5,195/week on specialty assignments.
See Live CDCR RN OpeningsWhy California Pays More
- •Title 22 nurse ratios — California is the only state with mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. Facilities must replace staff RN call-outs immediately or face state penalties.
- •BRN licensing barrier — Non-compact state means limited RN supply, sustained demand, and consistently higher pay than compact states.
- •Verified premium pay — Top CatSol CA placements: MarinHealth Case Manager $4,235/wk, Providence Eureka Radiology $4,362/wk, Mad River Manager $3,779/wk.
- •Multiple flagship systems — Providence (10+ CA hospitals), Cedars-Sinai, MarinHealth, Enloe, Mad River all in our active book.
California RN License Requirements
- •California BRN license — required (non-compact state)
- •Cost: $350 application + $150 Live Scan fingerprinting (~$500 total)
- •Timeline: 6–12 weeks from US-state endorsement (international: 6+ months due to CGFNS)
- •CatSol handles: application coordination, transcript verification, Live Scan scheduling, BRN follow-up
- •Start your BRN 3 months before your target California start date
Want the full California pay breakdown?
Our California travel nurse salary guide covers city-by-city pay tables, specialty premiums, GSA housing stipend math, BRN licensing timeline, and best-time-to-take a CA contract.
Read the California Salary GuideFrequently Asked Questions
How many travel nurse jobs does CatSol have in California?
CatSol has 63+ active travel RN openings across California hospitals plus dedicated CDCR correctional contracts at 33 state prison facilities. Hospital placements are anchored by Providence Saint Joseph Eureka (125+ placements), Providence Santa Rosa Memorial (127+), MarinHealth (60+), and Cedars-Sinai (44+). Inventory updates hourly.
How much do California travel nurses make?
California travel RNs earn $2,067–$4,235/week per verified CatSol placement data (avg ~$2,711/wk), including tax-free housing and meals stipends. Top-paying specialties: Case Manager ($2,710–$4,235), Cath Lab ($2,530–$3,370), L&D ($2,071–$3,651), ICU ($2,500–$3,421). See our California salary guide for full city-level analysis.
Do I need a California BRN license?
Yes. California is NOT a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state — you need a California BRN license. Endorsement from another US state takes 6–12 weeks and costs ~$500 total. CatSol's licensing team handles BRN application, transcripts, and Live Scan coordination. Start the process 3 months before your target start date.
Which California hospitals does CatSol staff?
CatSol's verified California hospital book includes Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Eureka, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial, MarinHealth Medical Center Greenbrae, Providence Saint Mary Apple Valley, Providence Saint John's Santa Monica, Providence-Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Mad River Community Hospital Arcata, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, Enloe Medical Center Chico, and Providence Saint Joseph Hospital Orange. We also place at 33 CDCR correctional facilities statewide.
What CA cities have the most travel nurse jobs?
Top California cities by CatSol RN placement volume (last 18 months): Santa Rosa (64), Apple Valley (32), Eureka (27), Arcata (21), Chico (20), Orange (19), Los Angeles (18), Greenbrae/Marin (12), Crescent City (12), Mission Hills (15), Fullerton (14). Bay Area presence is anchored by MarinHealth in Greenbrae. Far-North California (Eureka, Arcata, Crescent City) has surprisingly strong inventory.
Are CDCR contracts different from hospital jobs?
Yes — California Department of Corrections (CDCR) contracts are distinct. CDCR pays $2,580–$3,835/week (top facilities: Pelican Bay, High Desert, Salinas Valley). Schedules are predictable: 12-hour shifts, no call, structured patient loads. California State Prison LA County in Lancaster has paid up to $5,195/week on specialty assignments. We have a dedicated CDCR travel nurse jobs page.
How long are California travel nurse contracts?
Most California hospital travel RN contracts run 13 weeks with optional 13-week extensions (26 weeks total is common). CDCR correctional contracts also run 13 weeks with frequent extensions. CatSol negotiates extension premiums — facilities often pay $200/week more for 26-week extensions on successful placements.
What is California Title 22?
California Title 22 is the only US state law mandating minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals — 1:2 in ICU/NICU, 1:4 in ER, 1:5 in Med-Surg. Hospitals must maintain these ratios at all times. When a staff RN calls out, facilities must replace them immediately or face state penalties. This creates constant, predictable travel RN demand that no other state has.
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63+ active CA RN openings updated hourly across hospitals and CDCR. Apply once, get matched to all current and incoming positions.