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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, December 31st 2025, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $48 per hour but can pay up to $69 per hour.

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Clinical Support Specialist

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs
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$45-70/hour

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Posted 1 day ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs

$47-67/hour

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs
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$44-67/hour

3x12

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs
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$44-67/hour

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs

$44-67/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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

$43-65/hour

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Insight Global
San Diego, CA
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$40-50/hour

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Infusion Registered Nurse

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Infusion Registered Nurse

Vituity
Los Angeles, CA

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
San Jose, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Pleasanton, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
San Mateo, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Elk Grove, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
San Marcos, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Santa Cruz, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Folsom, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Newport Beach, CA

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View job details for Wound Care & Ostomy Registered Nurse

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Wound Care & Ostomy Registered Nurse

Vituity
Walnut Creek, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Beverly Hills, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
Grass Valley, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric

Mindpath Health
San Diego, CA

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$72.02/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $72.02 per hour. This is 50% higher than the US average of $36.09.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Nursing Jobs FAQs

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 Wednesday, December 31st 2025, Vivian has 20 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 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 Wednesday, December 31st 2025, Vivian has 227 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $69 per hour on average, and up to $113 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, December 31st 2025, Vivian has 3,816 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,788 per hour on average, and up to $5,750 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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