Registered Nurse Jobs in California

Registered Nurse jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong and sustained demand across major hospital systems, trauma centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and skilled nursing facilities, covering every level from new graduate to seasoned charge nurse. The busiest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where large systems such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center maintain a consistent presence. Critical care, emergency nursing, and labor and delivery are the specialties seeing the heaviest recruitment statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles988+
Top employerDaVita
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring185
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Maxim Healthcare
RN Clinical Supervisor
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Maxim Healthcare
New 34m ago
RN Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
Bakersfield, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$88k - $92k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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DaVita
Registered Nurse
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DaVita
New 46m ago
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Sacramento, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$39 - $55/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
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Prime Healthcare Services
New 2h ago
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Prime Healthcare Services
Sherman Oaks, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$40 - $69/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Prime Healthcare Services
RN House Supervisor
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Prime Healthcare Services
New 2h ago
RN House Supervisor
Prime Healthcare Services
La Palma, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$51 - $69/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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WelbeHealth
Home Health RN
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WelbeHealth
New 4h ago
Home Health RN
WelbeHealth
Burbank, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$47 - $61/hr
On-Site
Associate's
501-1,000

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
75 jobs
Fresno
56 jobs
San Diego
54 jobs
Riverside
38 jobs
San Francisco
35 jobs
Anaheim
23 jobs
Monterey Park
23 jobs
Redding
22 jobs
Palo Alto
20 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • DaVita
    DaVita97
  • AHMC Healthcare
    AHMC Healthcare89
  • Prime Healthcare Services
    Prime Healthcare Services70
  • Kindred Hospitals
    Kindred Hospitals40
  • Fresenius Medical Care
    Fresenius Medical Care39

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services673
  • Education77
  • Insurance54
  • Consulting & Professional Services25
  • Technology & Software22

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification and, for critical or acute care roles, ACLS certification
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care or specialty clinical experience for most hospital roles
  • Strong proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Registered Nurse Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse in California?

To become a registered nurse in California, you must graduate from an accredited nursing program, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam. After passing, you apply for licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing, which reviews your transcripts, fingerprints, and application before issuing your California RN license. The California Board of Registered Nursing is the sole licensing authority for the state.

How much do registered nurses make in California?

Registered 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 registered nurses in California?

Employers hiring registered nurses in California right now include DaVita, AHMC Healthcare, and Prime Healthcare Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's size and the concentration of large integrated health systems mean that hiring is consistent across the year, with acute care hospitals and multi-site networks accounting for the majority of open positions.

Which California cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Diego have the most registered nurse openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego benefit from dense networks of academic medical centers, trauma hospitals, and specialty care facilities, while San Francisco and its surrounding Bay Area communities support demand through large integrated systems and a robust outpatient sector that pulls nurses into both hospital and clinic settings.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Registered nursing is primarily a hands-on, bedside role, so fully remote positions represent only a small portion of the overall market. About 4% of registered nurse openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those that exist tend to be concentrated in telephonic triage, case management, and utilization review functions.

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

The most realistic entry point is a new graduate residency program, and California's largest health systems run structured ones designed specifically for nurses without clinical experience. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health all offer new-grad residency tracks that provide supervised orientation across specialty units. Applying as a patient care technician or nursing assistant in a California hospital first is another route that builds documented clinical exposure and puts your application in front of hiring managers internally.

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

You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to California employers across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty facilities. Find roles that match your experience and specialty and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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