How much do staff Registered Nursing jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, May 31st 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $63 per hour but can pay up to $114 per hour.

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN

Staff Position

Labor & Delivery RN

CoreMedical Group Perm
Santa Rosa, CA
3x12 hrs

$155K-213K/year

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

CoreMedical Group Perm
Joshua Tree, CA
5x8 hrs

$135K-216K/year

5x8

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

CoreMedical Group Perm
Wildomar, CA
5x8 hrs

$130K-198K/year

5x8

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

CoreMedical Group Perm
King City, CA
5x8 hrs

$132K-174K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Mountain View, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$60-80/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Burlingame, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$60-80/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Campbell, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$60-80/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Hermosa Beach, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$53-73/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Valencia, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$53-73/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Irvine, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$48-68/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Infusion

Hydration Room
Newport Beach, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$48-68/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Correctional

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

Otay Mesa Detention Center
San Diego, CA

$53-66/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Correctional

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

California City Correctional Facility
California City, CA

$50-64/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Correctional

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Registered Nurse - Correctional

California City Correctional Facility
California City, CA

$50-64/hour

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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

Prosperity Workforce Solutions Inc.
Cupertino, CA
5x8 hrs

$45-59/hour

5x8

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

CoreMedical Group Perm
Santa Barbara, CA
5x8 hrs

$55-58/hour

5x8

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View job details for Cardiac Cath Lab Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Staff Position

Cardiac Cath Lab Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Cath Lab

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Cath Lab

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$78.93/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $78.93 per hour. This is 40% higher than the US average of $47.52.

Last updated on May 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in California?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our California RN Licensing guide.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, May 31st 2026, Vivian has 25 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $75 per hour on average and up to $95 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, May 31st 2026, Vivian has 352 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $97 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, May 31st 2026, Vivian has 4,814 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,589 per hour on average, and up to $4,800 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is California a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

No, California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in California cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in California varies from $300-$350.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in California?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every two years.

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