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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $42 per hour but can pay up to $120 per hour.

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

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

CoreMedical Group Perm
Mission Viejo, CA
5x8 hrs

$250K-280K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 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

$76-121/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
Sign-On Bonus

$72-115/hour

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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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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree, CA
Sign-On Bonus

$69-110/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Director Behavioral Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Director Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$69-110/hour

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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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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

$65-105/hour

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

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

Adventist Health
Fort Bragg, CA

$139K-209K/year

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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
Fort Bragg, CA

$139K-209K/year

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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) - Clinical Coordinator, Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Manager

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree, CA

$62-100/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Occupational Health

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA

$62-100/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiology

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$62-100/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA

$62-100/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
Sign-On Bonus

$59-98/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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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
Montebello, CA

$132K-199K/year

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Ramon, CA
5x8 hrs

$130K-190K/year

5x8

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$81.82/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $81.82 per hour. This is 40% higher than the US average of $48.85.

Last updated on September 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 (53), Tenet Desert (28), and Tenet North Cal (16).

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, September 29th 2026, Vivian has 8 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $78 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, September 29th 2026, Vivian has 820 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 per hour on average, and up to $126 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, Vivian has 9,710 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,675 per hour on average, and up to $9,100 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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