How much do staff ICU Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, December 27th 2025, the average hourly Intensive Care Unit Nurse salary in California is $56 per hour but can pay up to $83 per hour.

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California ICU Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$63-93/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$55-84/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, CCU - Coronary Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, CCU - Coronary Care

Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Fort Bragg, CA

$54-80/hour

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Ukiah, CA

$58-79/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

$48-79/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Tulare, CA

$56-77/hour

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Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Tulare, CA

$56-77/hour

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Montebello, CA

$56-77/hour

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Sonora, CA

$56-77/hour

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View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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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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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Glendale, CA

$53-72/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$48-66/hour

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Tehachapi, CA

$48-66/hour

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Tehachapi, CA

$48-66/hour

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$48-66/hour

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Posted 2 days ago

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California ICU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average ICU Nurse Salary

$77.71/hour

The average salary for an ICU Nurse in California is $77.71 per hour. This is 48% higher than the US average of $40.69.

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California ICU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, December 27th 2025, Vivian has 45 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $65 per hour on average, and up to $90 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, December 27th 2025, Vivian has 622 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,526 per hour on average, and up to $3,529 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a ICU Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's ICU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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