379+ Registered Nurse Jobs in California
Registered Nurse positions in California with $65K-$100K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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379+ Registered Nurse Jobs in California Available Now
These 275 roles pay ~$135k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How California Compares for Registered Nurse Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Registered Nurse roles in California advertise $26k above the $94k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $142k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $120k | — | 4.5/10 | 606 |
| Wyoming#1 | $142k | +$21k | 3.9/10 | 12 |
| Washington#3 | $118k | −$3k | 4.6/10 | 144 |
| West Virginia#4 | $114k | −$6k | 4.4/10 | 48 |
| Oregonborders | $110k | −$11k | 4.4/10 | 70 |
| Alaska#6 | $108k | −$12k | 4.5/10 | 14 |
| Arizonaborders | $104k | −$17k | 4.5/10 | 216 |
| Nevadaborders | $99k | −$22k | 4.4/10 | 104 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in california. With 379+ open positions and salaries ranging from $74K to $196K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 2.7/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for registered nurse jobs in california include Alignment Health, Cabrillo Hospice, St. Paul's Senior Services, Surgery Partners, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in california, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Orange County Health Psychologists (score: 93.9/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $103K, trending down 4.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 11,105+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses earn in California?
Listed registered nurses in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $74K to $196K per year, with a median near $114K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Alignment Health, Cabrillo Hospice, St. Paul's Senior Services, Surgery Partners, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 379+ registered nurses positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in California
Sutter Health25 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Kaiser Permanente16 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Bristol Hospice11 open roles here · WLB 74/100
University of California, Irvine11 open roles here · WLB 74/100DaVita Kidney Care10 open roles here · WLB 84/100
Providence9 open roles here · WLB 55/100
UHS9 open roles here · WLB 60/100
21st Century Home Health Services8 open roles here · WLB 28/100
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