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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, February 13th 2026, the average hourly Surgical Stepdown Nurse salary in California is $39 per hour but can pay up to $51 per hour.

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Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Rock Hill, SC
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$65/hour

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Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Worcester, MA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$81/hour

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 7 days ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Palm Springs, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$78/hour

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Modesto, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$78/hour

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse Manager RN - Risk Manager

King City, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$84-110/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse Manager RN - Quality Assurance

King City, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$84-110/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Manager

Bronx, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$95-99/hour

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Framingham, MA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$80/hour

Nights

4x12

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California Stepdown Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$77.14/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $77.14 per hour. This is 55% higher than the US average of $34.38.

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

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California Stepdown Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, February 13th 2026, Vivian has 2 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $78 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 Friday, February 13th 2026, Vivian has 16 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,222 per hour on average, and up to $3,199 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.

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