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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, July 4th 2026, the average hourly Stepdown Nurse salary in California is $45 per hour but can pay up to $51 per hour.

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Utica, NY
Compunnel Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,700/week

Nights

4x12

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Travel Contract

Neurology Registered Nurse

Albany, NY
HonorVet Technologies
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,584/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

RN Step-Down (PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry)

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

$3,524/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

Louisville, KY
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,520/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Evenings

Nights

Flexible

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Evenings

Nights

Flexible

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible

$6,850/week

Days

Evenings

Nights

Flexible

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse Level IV RN - Vascular Access

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse Level IV RN - Vascular Access

Wichita, KS
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$6,300/week

Days

Nights

5x12

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California Stepdown Nurse Salary Insights

Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$74.93/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in California is $74.93 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $48.90.

Last updated on July 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Stepdown Nurse FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, July 4th 2026, Vivian has 8 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $60 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 Saturday, July 4th 2026, Vivian has 65 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,146 per hour on average, and up to $3,190 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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