How much do staff Registered Nursing jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, April 2nd 2025, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in California is $54 per hour but can pay up to $92 per hour.

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg / Telemetry

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$173K-277K/year

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic

Keck Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, CA
3x12 hrs, Nights

$76-125/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

$92-121/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Pediatrics

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$156K-250K/year

3x12

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Posted 10 days ago

View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Core Medical-Perm
Tarzana, CA
5x8 hrs

$154K-240K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

$86-115/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Manager

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Manager

Stanford Hospital
Stanford, CA
Days

$86-115/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$184K-231K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Pediatrics

Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock, CA
3x12 hrs

$141K-227K/year

3x12

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Posted 8 days ago

View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care

Staff Position

Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care

Stanford Health Care
Redwood City, CA
Days

$82-108/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

$82-108/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Rotating

$82-108/hour

Rotating

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Staff Position

Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Rotating

$82-108/hour

Rotating

Above Average Pay

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

Staff Position

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

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Clinical Liaison

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Clinical Liaison

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$135K-216K/year

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Oncology

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Oncology

Stanford Health Care
San Jose, CA
Days

$89-103/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Bone Marrow Transplant

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Bone Marrow Transplant

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Rotating

$89-103/hour

Rotating

Above Average Pay

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

$77-102/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
Days

$77-102/hour

Days

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Staff Position

Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Core Medical-Perm
Lancaster, CA
5x8 hrs

$160K-206K/year

5x8

Above Average Pay

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California Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$76.42/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $76.42 per hour. This is 40% higher than the US average of $45.82.

Last updated on April 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Nursing Jobs FAQs

What employers have the most staff Registered Nursing jobs in California?

The employers on Vivian that currently have the most staff Registered Nursing jobs in California are Adventist Health (72), Community Medical Centers (54), and Keck Medicine of USC (33).

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in California?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our California RN Licensing guide.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 2nd 2025, Vivian has 14 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $81 per hour on average and up to $113 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 2nd 2025, Vivian has 152 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 per hour on average, and up to $98 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 2nd 2025, Vivian has 5,699 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,601 per hour on average, and up to $4,500 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is California a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

No, California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in California cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in California varies from $300-$350.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in California?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every two years.

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