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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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$76-121/hour

3x12
Above Average Pay
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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

$72-115/hour

3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

  • Adventist Health
  • Saint Helena, CA

$153K-230K/year

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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$66-105/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

  • Adventist Health
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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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
  • Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

  • Adventist Health
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department

  • Hi-Desert Medical Center
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$65-105/hour

3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Trauma
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Trauma

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
  • Indio, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$65-105/hour

3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - House Supervisor
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Registered Nurse (RN) - House Supervisor

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$65-105/hour

3x12
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View job details for Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate

  • Adventist Health
  • Clearlake, CA

$69-104/hour

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View job details for Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Services
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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Services

  • Adventist Health
  • Clearlake, CA

$68-102/hour

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

  • Adventist Health
  • Clearlake, CA

$67-100/hour

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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 Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

  • Adventist Health
  • Clearlake, CA

$62-92/hour

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

  • CoreMedical Group Perm
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$130K-190K/year

5x8
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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Adventist Health
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Staff Position

Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

  • Adventist Health
  • San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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

  • Adventist Health
  • Templeton, CA

$60-90/hour

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$75.58/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $75.58 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $48.17.

Last updated on June 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Nursing Jobs FAQs

What employers have the most staff Registered Nursing jobs in California?

The employers on Vivian that currently have the most staff Registered Nursing jobs in California are Adventist Health (45), Tenet Desert (22), and Tenet North Cal (14).

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 Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 28 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $72 per hour on average and up to $92 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 533 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 Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 6,068 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,600 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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