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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $41 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

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/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

Core Medical-Perm
King City, CA
5x8 hrs

$132K-174K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Core Medical-Perm
Santa Barbara, CA
5x8 hrs

$55-58/hour

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Mother Baby

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Mother Baby

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Mother Baby Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Mother Baby Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Labor and Delivery Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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View job details for PACU Nurse

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PACU Nurse

Silicon Valley Surgery Center
Los Gatos, CA

Above Average Pay

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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RN Case Manager

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation

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Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto
Modesto, CA

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Meal Relief RN

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Labor and Delivery Meal Relief RN

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Labor and Delivery Meal Relief RN

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Labor and Delivery Meal Relief RN

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

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Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Murrieta
Murrieta, CA

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View job details for Telemetry Nurse Manager

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Telemetry Nurse Manager

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Operating Room RN

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Operating Room RN

Los Robles Surgery Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Acute Rehab Nurse Manager

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Acute Rehab Nurse Manager

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Acute Rehab Nurse Manager

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Telemetry Nurse Manager

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$54.44/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $54.44 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $42.20.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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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 Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 7 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 291 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $100 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 3,898 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,594 per hour on average, and up to $5,019 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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