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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, December 22nd 2025, the average hourly Director of Nursing salary in California is $52 per hour but can pay up to $98 per hour.

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Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing

Wenatchee, WA
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,645/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing

Juneau, AK
GQR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,630/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 11 days ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing

Forest City, IA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,806/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 2 days ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing

Pratt, KS
Jackson Nurse Professionals
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,406/week

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5x8

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Posted 13 days ago

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Travel Nurse RN - ECMO ICU

South Fargo, ND
OneStaff Medical
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$6,300/week

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5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Santa Barbara, CA
Jobot
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,750/week

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5x8

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Travel Nurse RN - Manager

New York, NY
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,857/week

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Interventional Radiology RN

Bronx, NY
Cure Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,784/week

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California Director of Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Director of Nursing Salary

$73.31/hour

The average salary for a Director of Nursing in California is $73.31 per hour. This is 21% lower than the US average of $88.54.

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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