Home Health Nurse Jobs in California

Home Health Nurse jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from home health agencies, hospice organizations, and managed care networks serving one of the largest and oldest patient populations in the nation, at every level from new graduate to senior case manager. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai, and Dignity Health maintain large home-based care programs. The most in-demand specialties are pediatric home care, wound care, and chronic disease management for complex patients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles288+
Top employerAlliance Health Services
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring125
Work type76% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Circadia Health
Nurse Practitioner - Full-time (Home Health)
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Nurse Practitioner - Full-time (Home Health)
Circadia Health
Orange County, CA
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$140k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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AccentCare
Registered Nurse / Patient Care Manager, Home Health
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Registered Nurse / Patient Care Manager, Home Health
AccentCare
Culver City, California
Accounting
$110k - $135k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Trinity Health At Home
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health and Hospice
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Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health and Hospice
Trinity Health At Home
Fresno, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$27.84 - $44.55/hr
1,001-5,000

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LVN Field Nurse Home Health
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LVN Field Nurse Home Health
Peaceful Path Home Health Care
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$45 - $60/hr

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Home Health Nurse Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
22 jobs
Los Angeles
22 jobs
Fresno
10 jobs
Palm Desert
8 jobs
Anaheim
6 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
San Francisco
6 jobs
Orange
5 jobs
Irvine
4 jobs

Home Health Nurse Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Alliance Health Services
    Alliance Health Services29
  • 21st Century Home Health Services
    21st Century Home Health Services12
  • TARLANI Healthcare
    TARLANI Healthcare11
  • AccentCare
    AccentCare9
  • Cheer Home Care
    Cheer Home Care8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in home health nurse jobs across California.

  • Active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Current BLS certification and, for many roles, CHPN or IV therapy certification
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in home health or med-surg
  • Valid California driver's license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel to patient homes
  • Proficiency with electronic health records platforms such as Homecare Homebase or Kinnser
  • Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medi-Cal home health documentation and compliance standards

Home Health Nurse Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a home health nurse in California?

You become a home health nurse in California by first earning a nursing degree, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam and applying for licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Once licensed, most employers require at least one year of clinical experience in an acute or post-acute setting before hiring into home health roles, since the work is largely autonomous and patient acuity can be high.

How much do home health nurses make in California?

Home health nurses in California earn a median of about $140,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,260 for the lowest 10% to over $213,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire home health nurses in California?

Employers hiring home health nurses in California right now include Alliance Health Services, 21st Century Home Health Services, and TARLANI Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and its large Medi-Cal population mean that both national home health agencies and regional nonprofit health systems maintain ongoing home health nurse openings throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most home health nurse jobs?

San Diego, Los Angeles, and Fresno have the most home health nurse openings in California right now. Los Angeles dominates because of its sheer population size and the concentration of large health systems and specialized home health agencies serving its diverse communities, while the Bay Area and San Diego attract openings through major integrated care networks that manage high volumes of complex, medically fragile patients in home settings.

Are there remote home health nurse jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Home health nursing is a hands-on, in-person role by nature, so most positions require travel to patient homes across an assigned territory. About 24% of home health nurse openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those postings typically involve telephonic case management, care coordination, or utilization review rather than direct bedside care.

How can I get hired as a home health nurse in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is completing at least one year in an acute care or skilled nursing facility role first, since California home health employers rarely hire directly from school. Large California systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health run new-graduate residency programs in med-surg and telemetry that build the autonomous clinical judgment home health requires. From there, lateral moves from hospital discharge planning or case management roles are common entry points, and holding a California RN license plus a home health aide background strengthens any application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to home health nurse jobs in California?

You can find and apply to home health nurse jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from home health agencies, health systems, and hospice organizations across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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