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Travel PMHNP jobs in California

Travel Positions in California (28)

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FT Nurse Practitioner - East Bay

Pine Park Health

$135k-$160k/yr
Oakland, CaliforniaFull-TimeHybrid

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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PMHNP for Child

Sumo Staffing

San Francisco, CaliforniaPer DiemIn-Person

Posted on Feb 14, 2026

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NP/PA Psychiatry - Locum or Perm

Provider Healthcare

Los Angeles, CaliforniaFull-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Top Employers

  • Akido1
  • Akidolabs1
  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC1
  • Equip Health1
  • GDIT1
  • InnovAge1
  • Jackson Physician Search1
  • LocumJobsOnline1

Travel Tips

  • •Maintain active licensure in the state
  • •Keep credentials updated and easily accessible
  • •Work with reputable staffing agencies
  • •Negotiate housing and travel stipends
  • •Build relationships for repeat assignments

Why Travel?

Premium Pay

Travel and locum tenens positions offer 20-40% higher compensation plus housing and travel stipends.

Flexible Assignments

Choose contract lengths from 4 weeks to 6+ months. Take breaks between assignments as needed.

Explore New Places

Work across the state while experiencing different healthcare settings and patient populations.

Why Choose Travel

Travel Careers in California

Locum tenens & travel assignment positions

Travel in California

Locum tenens & travel assignment positions. Maintain active licensure in the state

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Salary & Compensation

Travel PMHNPs in California earn $162k annually.

Premium Pay

Travel and locum tenens positions offer 20-40% higher compensation plus housing and travel stipends.

Flexible Assignments

Choose contract lengths from 4 weeks to 6+ months. Take breaks between assignments as needed.

Explore New Places

Work across the state while experiencing different healthcare settings and patient populations.

Growth & Outlook

Travel PMHNP demand in California continues to grow with 28 active positions.

Career growth

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State Insights

California at a Glance

Practice Authority
Restricted Practice (Physician Supervision Required)

California requires physician supervision for PMHNPs. Recent legislation (AB 890) is phasing in expanded practice authority through 2026.

Avg Cost of Living
156
Above national avg (100 = US avg)
MH Shortage Areas
0/10
top cities with HPSA designation
Avg Travel Salary
$162K
across 28 active positions

Top Cities for Travel Jobs in California

Los Angeles
CA · Pop 3899K
San Diego
CA · Pop 1387K
San Jose
CA · Pop 1013K
San Francisco
CA · Pop 874K
Fresno
CA · Pop 542K
Sacramento
CA · Pop 525K
Long Beach
CA · Pop 467K
Oakland
CA · Pop 441K
Bakersfield
CA · Pop 403K
Anaheim
CA · Pop 347K

Common Questions

Travel PMHNP Jobs — FAQ

There are currently 28 travel and locum tenens PMHNP positions available nationwide. These positions offer short-term contracts (typically 8-26 weeks) in various healthcare settings across the country.