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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, the average hourly Medical Surgical Nurse salary in California is $50 per hour but can pay up to $80 per hour.

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs

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Registered Nurse Float Pool

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Travel Contract

Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Reno, NV
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,660/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Cleveland, OH
HonorVet Technologies
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$3,602/week

Days

Nights

Rotating

4x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Quincy, IL
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
4x12 hrs, Days

$3,534/week

Days

4x12

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

New York, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

$3,490/week

5x8

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Travel Contract

OR RN - Orthopedic

Davenport, IA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$9,610/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Orthopedics

Davenport, IA
Supplemental Health Care
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$8,126/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR First Assist

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR First Assist

Rochester, NY
Curam Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days

$5,389/week

Days

4x12

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Rochester, NY
Muve Healthcare Group
4x12 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

$5,176/week

Flexible

4x12

Referral Bonus

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Med Surg Nurse Salary

$78.06/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in California is $78.06 per hour. This is 43% higher than the US average of $44.65.

Last updated on May 20, 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 Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 22 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $62 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 23rd 2026, Vivian has 255 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,136 per hour on average, and up to $3,169 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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