Travel Healthcare Jobs in California
California currently has 410 open travel healthcare positions distributed across 71 cities, led by Los Angeles (60), Simi Valley (31), Bakersfield (19). The highest-volume specialties are ER, ICU, and Telemetry, spanning 38 distinct disciplines across nursing and allied health. Weekly pay ranges from $1,401 to $4,998 depending on specialty, shift, and location. 178 of the 410 current openings are night shifts. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state — travel RNs need an individual state license.
Licensing & Credentials
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment.
Radiologic Technology: California requires a CRT (California Radiology Technologist) certificate issued by the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch. Fluoroscopy permits are required for certain modalities.
Cardiovascular technologists (cath lab, CVOR, echo, EP) generally do not need a separate state license beyond their national CCI or ARDMS certification.
Pay Overview
Based on 408 of 410 current travel assignments in California.
Top Specialties in California
Top Cities
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Mammoth Lakes, CA | $4,998/wk | Nights |
| Cath Lab Tech | Carmichael, CA | $4,354/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Pharmacist | Visalia, CA | $4,262/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| OR | Chico, CA | $4,127/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Labor & Delivery | Santa Rosa, CA | $4,067/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Labor & Delivery | Eureka, CA | $4,032/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| Labor & Delivery | Santa Rosa, CA | $3,955/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Labor & Delivery | Los Angeles, CA | $3,871/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| Labor & Delivery | Los Angeles, CA | $3,843/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Labor & Delivery | Los Angeles, CA | $3,843/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
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