How much do staff Stepdown Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, February 11th 2026, the average hourly Stepdown Nurse salary in California is $45 per hour but can pay up to $54 per hour.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiac Stepdown

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

BJC Medical Group of Missouri
Saint Louis, MO

$92K-150K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
Worcester, MA
3x12 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

$53-82/hour

Days

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

$83-133/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Posted 13 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

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California Stepdown Nurse Salary Insights

Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$54.44/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in California is $54.44 per hour. This is 33% higher than the US average of $36.21.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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California Stepdown Nurse FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, February 11th 2026, Vivian has 6 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $78 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, February 11th 2026, Vivian has 33 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,384 per hour on average, and up to $3,450 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Stepdown Nurse?

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

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