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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, July 17th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $48 per hour but can pay up to $114 per hour.

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Transitional Care Unit

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

$59-95/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Pediatrics

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Pediatrics

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

$59-95/hour

3x12

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

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) - Oncology

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

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

$56-87/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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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
3x12 hrs

$58-86/hour

3x12

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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

$53-85/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
San Luis Obispo, CA

$53-85/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
3x12 hrs

$57-85/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

Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA
3x12 hrs

$56-84/hour

3x12

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

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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$51-81/hour

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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

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$51-81/hour

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View job details for Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$51-81/hour

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$63-81/hour

Days

3x12

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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
Fort Bragg, CA

$54-80/hour

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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
Fort Bragg, CA

$54-80/hour

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

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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
Fort Bragg, CA

$54-80/hour

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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
Delano, CA

$58-79/hour

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

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

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

$60-76/hour

Nights

5x8

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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Risk Manager

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Risk Manager

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$58-74/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

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

$57-73/hour

Days

4x10

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$76.43/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $76.43 per hour. This is 37% higher than the US average of $48.21.

Last updated on July 16, 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 (60), Adventist Health (40), and Tenet Desert (24).

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 Friday, July 17th 2026, Vivian has 26 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 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 Friday, July 17th 2026, Vivian has 671 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $107 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, July 17th 2026, Vivian has 8,340 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,720 per hour on average, and up to $4,862 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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