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

Staff Position

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

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
Sign-On Bonus

$49-81/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ECMO Coordinator

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ECMO Coordinator

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

$63-81/hour

Days

3x12

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

Staff Position

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 Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
Sign-On Bonus

$48-79/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Doctors Hospital of Manteca
Manteca, CA

$52-78/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 Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA

$50-77/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, OR - Operating Room

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, OR - Operating Room

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA

$50-77/hour

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

Staff Position

Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Adventist Health
Simi Valley, CA

$56-77/hour

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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
Glendale, CA

$54-74/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Adventist Health
Montebello, CA

$54-74/hour

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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

$54-74/hour

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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

$54-74/hour

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

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

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

$58-74/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

Staff Position

Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

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) - Educator

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

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

$57-73/hour

Days

4x10

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Educator

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Educator

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

$55-71/hour

Days

4x10

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

Community Behavioral Health Center
Fresno, CA
4x10 hrs, Days

$55-71/hour

Days

4x10

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control

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

$55-71/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
4x10 hrs, Days

$55-71/hour

Days

4x10

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assurance

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assurance

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

$55-70/hour

Days

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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