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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, June 1st 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $63 per hour but can pay up to $114 per hour.

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator Oncology

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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Oncology Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Mother Baby

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Mother Baby

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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View job details for Mother Baby Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Mother Baby Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA

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View job details for RN Case Manager

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RN Case Manager

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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RN Case Manager

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Pre-Op Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Pre-Op Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Care Unit

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Care Unit

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Care Unit

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Meal Relief RN Labor and Delivery

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Meal Relief RN Labor and Delivery

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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Meal Relief RN – Labor & Delivery

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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Labor and Delivery Meal Relief RN

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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Meal Relief RN Labor and Delivery

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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Labor & Delivery Meal Relief RN

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Acute Rehab Nurse Manager

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Acute Rehab Nurse Manager

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Acute Rehab Nurse Manager

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Telemetry Nurse Manager

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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Telemetry Nurse Manager

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$78.93/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $78.93 per hour. This is 40% higher than the US average of $47.52.

Last updated on May 31, 2026. 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 Monday, June 1st 2026, Vivian has 25 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $75 per hour on average and up to $95 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, June 1st 2026, Vivian has 355 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $97 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, June 1st 2026, Vivian has 4,756 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,591 per hour on average, and up to $4,800 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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