Travel Healthcare Jobs in California
California currently has 213 open travel healthcare positions distributed across 60 cities, led by Los Angeles (23), Eureka (14), and Santa Rosa (12). The highest-volume specialties are Physical Therapist Assistant, CT Tech, and Case Management, spanning 38 distinct disciplines across nursing and allied health. Weekly pay ranges from $1,030 to $4,271 depending on specialty, shift, and location. 51 of the 213 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 206 of 213 current travel assignments in California.
Top Specialties in California
Top Cities
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | Visalia, CA | $4,271/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| OR | Santa Maria, CA | $3,833/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab Tech | Bakersfield, CA | $3,774/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| CVOR | Long Beach, CA | $3,611/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Corona, CA | $3,494/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Cath Lab Tech | San Luis Obispo, CA | $3,444/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Cath Lab Tech | Bakersfield, CA | $3,437/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Cath Lab Tech | Bakersfield, CA | $3,416/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Rad Tech | Eureka, CA | $3,391/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Rad Tech | Eureka, CA | $3,391/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
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