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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, February 15th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $53 per hour but can pay up to $114 per 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
3x12 hrs

$69-110/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$69-110/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg

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

$65-105/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 5 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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

$78-95/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Specialist

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Specialist

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$62-92/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Labor and Delivery

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Labor and Delivery

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

$70-92/hour

Nights

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care

Adventist Health
Delano, CA

$126K-189K/year

Above Average Pay

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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

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

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

Above Average Pay

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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

Above Average Pay

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Montebello, CA

$52-87/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Adventist Health
Los Angeles, CA

$61-84/hour

Above Average Pay

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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

$130K-174K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 2 days ago

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

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Core Medical-Perm
King City, CA
5x8 hrs

$130K-174K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 2 days ago

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

$56-84/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 8 days ago

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

$56-84/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

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
Relocation Bonus

$56-84/hour

Relocation Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator

Adventist Health
Fort Bragg, CA

$114K-172K/year

Above Average Pay

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

Staff Position

Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Jobot
Redlands, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$130K-170K/year

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 5 days ago

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

Staff Position

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

Adventist Health
Sonora, CA

$59-81/hour

Above Average Pay

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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 32% higher than the US average of $37.24.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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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 (67), Adventist Health (64), and Tenet Desert (21).

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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 22 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 296 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 4,162 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,639 per hour on average, and up to $10,150 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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