How much do staff Acute Care Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, February 10th 2026, the average hourly Acute Care Nurse salary in California is $46 per hour but can pay up to $73 per hour.

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California Acute Care Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Acute Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Acute Care

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$73-95/hour

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5x8

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Registered Nurse Float Pool

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Float Pool Registered Nurse

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Nephrology Dialysis Float RN

Satellite Holdings, LLC
South San Francisco, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Pyramid Consulting
Atlanta, GA
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$62K-110K/year

Days

Nights

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Pyramid Consulting
Hiram, GA
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$62K-110K/year

Days

Nights

3x12

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Posted 6 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Pyramid Consulting
Augusta, GA
3x12 hrs

$61K-110K/year

3x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

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California Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$84.46/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in California is $84.46 per hour. This is 61% higher than the US average of $32.73.

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, February 10th 2026, Vivian has 2 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $3,098 per hour on average, and up to $3,395 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Acute Care Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Acute Care Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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