How much do staff Med Surg jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, December 6th 2025, the average hourly Medical Surgical Nurse salary in California is $48 per hour but can pay up to $83 per hour.

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$83-133/hour

3x12

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Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Med Surg

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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 Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - 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) - Med Surg

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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

$53-78/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
3x12 hrs

$50-77/hour

3x12

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

Adventist Health
Los Angeles, CA

$56-77/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA

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Telemetry Registered Nurse

Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands, CA

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View job details for Float Pool Registered Nurse

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Float Pool Registered Nurse

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Float Pool Registered Nurse

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Float Pool Registered Nurse

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Supervisor – Med/Telemetry & Cardiothoracic

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Clinical Nurse Supervisor – Med/Telemetry & Cardiothoracic

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Med Surg Nurse Salary

$68.75/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in California is $68.75 per hour. This is 45% higher than the US average of $37.88.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, December 6th 2025, Vivian has 17 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $58 per hour on average, and up to $68 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, December 6th 2025, Vivian has 479 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,302 per hour on average, and up to $3,535 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Med Surg?

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

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