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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, July 17th 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) - 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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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
3x12 hrs

$69-110/hour

3x12

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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) - 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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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care

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

$65-105/hour

3x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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) - 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) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Silicon Valley Surgery Center
Los Gatos, CA

$72-98/hour

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Posted 1 day ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Perioperative

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

$75-97/hour

Evenings

5x8

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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 Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$63-93/hour

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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) - Assistant Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager

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) - 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

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

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternal - Newborn

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternal - Newborn

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

$62-88/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$76.43/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $76.43 per hour. This is 37% higher than the US average of $48.21.

Last updated on July 16, 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 (60), Adventist Health (40), and Tenet Desert (24).

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 Friday, July 17th 2026, Vivian has 26 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 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 Friday, July 17th 2026, Vivian has 671 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $107 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, July 17th 2026, Vivian has 8,340 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,720 per hour on average, and up to $4,862 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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