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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, January 7th 2026, the average hourly Medical Surgical Nurse salary in California is $51 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

Sign-On Bonus

Above Average Pay

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

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Med Surg

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Nights

$70-92/hour

Nights

5x8

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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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Posted 13 days ago

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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Posted 13 days ago

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 (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Med Surg / Telemetry

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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 13 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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

$56-73/hour

Flexible

3x12

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

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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 6 days ago

View job details for Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med Surg

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med Surg

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Med Surg Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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View job details for Telemetry Nurse

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Telemetry Nurse

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Telemetry Nurse

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Resource Med-Surg Registered Nurse

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Resource Med-Surg Registered Nurse

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Resource Med/Surg Registered Nurse

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Resource Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Med-Surg Relief RN

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Med-Surg Relief RN

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Meal Relief

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Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Meal Relief

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Critical Care Meal Relief RN

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Critical Care Meal Relief RN

Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Med Surg Nurse Salary

$70.62/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in California is $70.62 per hour. This is 45% higher than the US average of $38.98.

Last updated on January 5, 2026. 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 Wednesday, January 7th 2026, Vivian has 11 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $59 per hour on average, and up to $70 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, January 7th 2026, Vivian has 339 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,416 per hour on average, and up to $3,220 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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