If you’ve ever fancied yourself an allied or travel nursing job in California, buckle in for some exciting news — there’s a new statewide minimum wage increase for some health care workers! 🥳 

As a traveling healthcare professional, this updated law could impact your travel experience. Lucky for you, you have us to give you the 4-1-1 on what you should know about California’s higher minimum wage for healthcare providers.   

• About the California healthcare worker minimum wage update 
• What the minimum wage increase could mean for you 
• Frequently asked questions 

*Disclaimer: Fusion Medical Staffing does not offer legal advice and recommends you consult a licensed attorney for official legal guidance. Changes may have occurred since the date of publication — verify independently for the latest details. 

CA Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Increase: What Travelers Should Know 

About the California healthcare worker minimum wage update  

ICYMI, California recently passed some important legislation to add sections to the Labor Code that boosts the minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities. Covered health care facilities under this new law may include some hospitals and hospital systems, dialysis clinics, residential care settings, and outpatient clinics; eligible California health care workers are those providing health care services or “services supporting the provision of health care.”  

In other words, allied and travel nursing jobs that require patient care at covered health care facilities in California may be eligible for higher minimum wage rates.  

What the minimum wage increase could mean for you 

So, California increased its minimum wage for health care providers — what might that mean for you as a healthcare traveler?  

Potentially a higher pay package! Even better, there’s no action for you to take.  

With the new wage standard, there may be an opportunity for even better compensation for some California health care workers! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take a travel job in California, this could be it.  

Search for California travel jobs.

Frequently asked questions 

When does the minimum wage increase take effect?  

The new health care minimum wage in California officially took effect October 16, 2024.  

Where can I find more information about these minimum wage increases? 

Please refer to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for more detailed information regarding the health care worker minimum wage update.  

Check out this resource: State of California Department of Industrial Relations Health Care Worker Minimum Wage FAQs 

How is Fusion Medical Staffing supporting healthcare travelers through this change? 

Your support team at Fusion Medical Staffing is doing heavy lifting behind-the-scenes so you can continue to focus on what you do best: provide health care services to make a positive difference in the lives of others.  

What might interest me about California travel nursing jobs or allied health jobs?  

Even prior to the minimum wage change, California has historically had a high demand for travel nurses and allied health travelers.  

And the positives just continue with the state’s cutting-edge facilities and diverse work environments ranging from bustling urban health systems to smaller rural health clinics, as well as its rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes.  

From the vibrant coastal city of San Diego to the charming town of Sonoma to hundreds of destinations in-between, there are many California locations waiting to be explored by you.  

Diverse work environments. ✅ Stunning locations. ✅ Cutting-edge facilities. ✅ California has much to offer travel nurses and allied health travelers.  

Apply for California healthcare travel jobs and you could enjoy a dynamic and financially rewarding experience!