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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 16th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $48 per hour but can pay up to $114 per hour.

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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

Above Average Pay

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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 Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

CoreMedical Group Perm
Napa, CA
5x8 hrs

$167K-265K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 11 days ago

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

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Posted 4 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Labor and Delivery

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$135K-216K/year

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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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

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

$72-115/hour

3x12

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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 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 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 Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$69-102/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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
Tulare, CA

$132K-199K/year

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Posted 1 day ago

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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Cardiology

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Cardiology

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$70-92/hour

Days

5x8

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

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

$70-92/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Resource

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Resource

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

$70-92/hour

Evenings

5x8

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$70-92/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
5x8 hrs, Evenings

$70-92/hour

Evenings

5x8

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

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

$70-92/hour

Evenings

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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

$70-92/hour

Evenings

5x8

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$75.77/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $75.77 per hour. This is 37% higher than the US average of $47.41.

Last updated on May 15, 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 Community Medical Centers (48), Adventist Health (40), and Tenet Desert (23).

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 Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 34 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $69 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 Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 407 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $130 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 5,212 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,623 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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