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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, February 15th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $53 per hour but can pay up to $114 per hour.

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

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

$43-65/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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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

$45-64/hour

Days

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

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

$45-64/hour

Nights

3x12

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

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

$45-64/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 10 days ago

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

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

$45-64/hour

Nights

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

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

$45-64/hour

Days

3x12

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control

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

$41-63/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology

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

$47-62/hour

Days

3x12

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

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$75K-111K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Core Medical-Perm
Santa Maria, CA
5x8 hrs

$75K-100K/year

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Gentiva
Palm Desert, CA

$72K-90K/year

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Women's Services

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Women's Services

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$24-36/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

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

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

Community Medical Centers
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$25-32/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

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

Staff Position

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

Community Medical Centers
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$24-31/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

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

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

Community Medical Centers
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$24-31/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Hanford, CA

$24-30/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
Templeton, CA

$24-28/hour

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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 32% higher than the US average of $37.24.

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 Community Medical Centers (67), Adventist Health (64), and Tenet Desert (21).

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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 22 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 Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 296 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $130 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 15th 2026, Vivian has 4,162 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,639 per hour on average, and up to $10,150 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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