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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, December 30th 2025, the average hourly Surgical Stepdown Nurse salary in California is $55 per hour but can pay up to $58 per hour.

Ready to join Vivian? Get started

California Stepdown Nurse Jobs

3 open jobs
Jobs added hourly

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$58-86/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$55-82/hour

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

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

Staff Position

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

Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
3x12 hrs

$51-82/hour

3x12

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

Not finding what you’re looking for?

Start a new search

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Providence, RI
Compunnel Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,600/week

Days

Nights

4x12

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Med-Surg & Cardiac Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med-Surg & Cardiac Telemetry RN

Nashua, NH
Reliable Nurse Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,466/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Quincy, IL
Trustaff
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,416/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Nashua, NH
ProKatchers
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,400/week

Nights

4x12

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse Director RN - Home Health

Santa Barbara, CA
Jobot
5x8 hrs, Days

$5,750/week

Days

5x8

Apply now

Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Bronx, NY
Solomon Page
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,754/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

Verified

View job details for Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Bronx, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,752/week

Days

5x8

Apply now

Posted Today

Verified

View job details for Interventional Radiology RN Manager

Travel Contract

Interventional Radiology RN Manager

West Bronx, NY
Uniti Med
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,744/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

Verified

Thousands of
healthcare jobs
in your pocket

4.8

13.6k Ratings

4.4

1.5k Ratings

A nurse browsing Vivian jobs using a phone.

California Stepdown Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$78.01/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $78.01 per hour. This is 50% higher than the US average of $38.62.

Last updated on December 30, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Explore all Surgical Stepdown Nurse salary insights

California Stepdown Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, December 30th 2025, Vivian has 10 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $62 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 Tuesday, December 30th 2025, Vivian has 106 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,539 per hour on average, and up to $3,108 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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

Was this page helpful?

Yes