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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ED - Emergency Department

  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
  • Indio, CA
  • 3x12 hrs

$47-73/hour

3x12
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View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Staff Position

Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

$47-73/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Staff Position

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

  • HealthSouth Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Tustin, CA

$34-72/hour

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Posted Today
View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - Admission
Staff Position

Charge Nurse (RN) - Admission

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$54-70/hour

Nights
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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

$54-70/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

  • Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$52-67/hour

Nights
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Hi-Desert Medical Center
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$44-67/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Hi-Desert Medical Center
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$44-67/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

  • Hi-Desert Medical Center
  • Joshua Tree, CA
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$44-67/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit

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

$44-67/hour

3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Clovis Community Medical Center
  • Clovis, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$47-67/hour

Days
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

  • Clovis Community Medical Center
  • Clovis, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$47-67/hour

Nights
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$47-67/hour

Nights
3x12
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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

  • Clovis Community Medical Center
  • Clovis, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$47-67/hour

Days
3x12
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Posted Today
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology

  • Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$47-67/hour

Days
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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

$47-67/hour

Days
3x12
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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Fresno, CA
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$47-67/hour

Nights
3x12
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Wound Care
Staff Position

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

  • Community Medical Centers
  • Fresno, CA
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$47-62/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

  • Core Medical-Perm
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 5x8 hrs

$55-58/hour

5x8
Above Average Pay
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

  • Community Health Partners (CHP)
  • Fresno, CA
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$43-56/hour

Days
5x8
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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$54.44/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $54.44 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $42.20.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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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 (66), Community Medical Centers (60), and Tenet Desert (25).

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, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 per hour on average and up to $87 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 307 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $100 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, April 3rd 2026, Vivian has 4,526 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,641 per hour on average, and up to $5,187 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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