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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, February 21st 2026, the average hourly Medical Surgical Nurse salary in California is $40 per hour but can pay up to $65 per hour.

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Global Medical Response
Inglewood, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Global Medical Response
Inglewood, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Global Medical Response
Santa Monica, CA

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Director Med Surg

St Ignace, MI
AHS Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,059/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Surgical RN

Redding, CA
Core Medical Group
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,890/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Medical Surgical RN - Urology/Nephrology

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Medical Surgical RN - Urology/Nephrology

Springfield, IL
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,866/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Brooklyn, NY
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,708/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

New York, NY
Triage Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$7,914/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Pediatric RN

New York, NY
Triage Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$7,914/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for PICU RN, Interventional Radiology

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PICU RN, Interventional Radiology

New York, NY
Triage Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days

$7,914/week

Days

4x12

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Posted 2 days ago

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Interventional Radiology PICU RN

New York, NY
Triage Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$7,914/week

Nights

4x12

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California Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Med Surg Nurse Salary

$79.94/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in California is $79.94 per hour. This is 61% higher than the US average of $31.34.

Last updated on February 3, 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, February 21st 2026, Vivian has 18 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $64 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, February 21st 2026, Vivian has 310 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,129 per hour on average, and up to $3,890 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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