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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $52 per hour but can pay up to $114 per hour.

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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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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

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

$62-100/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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

$78-95/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

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

$78-95/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$63-93/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 9 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$63-93/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
Vallejo, CA

$61-91/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

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

Staff Position

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Women's Services

Adventist Health
Clearlake, CA

$60-90/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

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

Above Average Pay

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

Staff Position

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

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

Above Average Pay

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Posted 5 days ago

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

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Adventist Health
Los Angeles, CA

$63-86/hour

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Hanford, CA

$63-86/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

$132K-174K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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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

$56-84/hour

Above Average Pay

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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

$56-84/hour

Above Average Pay

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

Staff Position

Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
Simi Valley, 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 22% higher than the US average of $42.20.

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 Adventist Health (65), Community Medical Centers (59), 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 Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 338 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 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 Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 4,787 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,629 per hour on average, and up to $4,985 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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