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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, October 15th 2026, the average hourly Acute Care Nurse salary in California is $43 per hour but can pay up to $61 per hour.

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California Acute Care Nurse Jobs

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Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA

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Posted 12 days ago

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Staff Nurse II - Surgical Services

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
Santa Clara, CA

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Burbank, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Carson, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Pico Rivera, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Staff Nurse - Float

Satellite Healthcare, Inc
Capitola, CA

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Gardena, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Huntington Park, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
La Mirada, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Whittier, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Lakewood, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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Ambulatory Float Pool RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA

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Posted 8 days ago

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California Acute Care Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$78.92/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in California is $78.92 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $51.18.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Acute Care Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, October 15th 2026, Vivian has 9 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $61 per hour on average, and up to $71 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, October 15th 2026, Vivian has 219 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,275 per hour on average, and up to $3,203 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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