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

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

  • Doctors Hospital of Manteca
  • Manteca, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$48-88/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

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

$56-83/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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

$55-82/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Med Surg
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Med Surg

  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

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

$60-77/hour

Days
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Infection Control
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Infection Control

  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$98K-152K/year

3x12
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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
  • Sonora, CA
  • Retention Bonus

$53-72/hour

Retention Bonus
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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) - 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) - ED - Emergency Department
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

  • Adventist Health
  • Los Angeles, CA

$51-70/hour

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Posted 12 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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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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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator

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

$52-68/hour

Days
4x10
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator

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

$52-68/hour

Days
4x10
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management

  • AccentCare
  • West Hills, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$114K-129K/year

5x8
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Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management

  • AccentCare
  • Culver City, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$114K-129K/year

5x8
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management

  • AccentCare
  • Torrance, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$114K-129K/year

5x8
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management

  • AccentCare
  • Culver City, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$114K-129K/year

5x8
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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$74.44/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $74.44 per hour. This is 46% higher than the US average of $40.28.

Last updated on December 15, 2025. 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 Adventist Health (61), Community Medical Centers (46), and Tenet North Cal (34).

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, December 15th 2025, Vivian has 23 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 Monday, December 15th 2025, Vivian has 371 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $95 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, December 15th 2025, Vivian has 6,387 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,688 per hour on average, and up to $4,806 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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