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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, September 1st 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $57 per hour but can pay up to $98 per 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
Templeton, CA

$60-90/hour

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Posted 10 days ago

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

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

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$59-88/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

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Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
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$59-88/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$59-88/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$59-88/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$55-88/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
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$56-87/hour

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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

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
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$56-87/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional Radiology

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA

$56-87/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
Montebello, CA

$52-87/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
Montebello, CA

$52-87/hour

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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$54-86/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$57-85/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA
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$56-84/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA
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$56-83/hour

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

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

Adventist Health
Montebello, CA

$59-81/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Skilled Nursing

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Skilled Nursing

Burnett Extended Care Center (BECC)
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Flexible

$63-81/hour

Flexible

5x8

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$85.10/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $85.10 per hour. This is 44% higher than the US average of $47.91.

Last updated on August 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 Tuesday, September 1st 2026, Vivian has 12 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 Tuesday, September 1st 2026, Vivian has 420 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 per hour on average, and up to $123 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 1st 2026, Vivian has 6,800 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,607 per hour on average, and up to $5,226 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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