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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, December 30th 2025, the average hourly Medical Surgical Nurse salary in California is $56 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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$83-133/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 8 days ago

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

Staff Position

Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$65-105/hour

3x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Med Surg

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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

Staff Position

Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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

Staff Position

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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Posted 8 days ago

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

Staff Position

Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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

$50-77/hour

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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

Staff Position

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 (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg / Telemetry

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$47-73/hour

3x12

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Posted 5 days ago

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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Posted 5 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Albany, GA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,895/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted Today

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Springfield, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,710/week

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Albany, GA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,636/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted Today

View job details for Med-Surg/PCU Telemetry RN – Neuro Trauma

Travel Contract

Med-Surg/PCU Telemetry RN – Neuro Trauma

Marshfield, WI
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,632/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Santa Barbara, CA
Jobot
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,750/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Bronx, NY
Solomon Page
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,754/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Bronx, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,752/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN Manager

West Bronx, NY
Uniti Med
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,744/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 7 days ago

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Med Surg Nurse Salary

$70.26/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in California is $70.26 per hour. This is 50% higher than the US average of $35.35.

Last updated on December 30, 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 Tuesday, December 30th 2025, Vivian has 15 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $59 per hour on average, and up to $71 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, December 30th 2025, Vivian has 334 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,406 per hour on average, and up to $3,626 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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