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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

  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$58-88/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Doctors Hospital of Manteca
  • Manteca, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$48-88/hour

3x12
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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Specialist
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Specialist

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
  • Indio, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$54-86/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiac Stepdown
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiac Stepdown

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$55-86/hour

3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

  • Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
  • Modesto, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$55-86/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Emanuel Medical Center
  • Turlock, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$54-81/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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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
  • Montebello, CA

$56-77/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Adventist Health
  • Hanford, CA

$50-74/hour

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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Adventist Health
  • Bakersfield, CA

$50-74/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Adventist Health
  • Tehachapi, CA

$50-74/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

  • Adventist Health
  • Delano, CA

$50-74/hour

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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
  • Indio, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$72-73/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Adventist Health
  • Los Angeles, CA

$51-70/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

  • Adventist Health
  • Los Angeles, CA

$51-70/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

  • Adventist Health
  • Los Angeles, CA

$51-70/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Adventist Health
  • Los Angeles, CA

$51-70/hour

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Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Perioperative
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Perioperative

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 4x10 hrs, Days

$54-70/hour

Days
4x10
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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$78.38/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $78.38 per hour. This is 39% higher than the US average of $47.81.

Last updated on March 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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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 (63), Adventist Health (27), and Tenet Desert (20).

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, March 2nd 2026, Vivian has 17 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 Monday, March 2nd 2026, Vivian has 284 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 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 Monday, March 2nd 2026, Vivian has 4,679 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,562 per hour on average, and up to $4,898 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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