Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in California
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in California are among the most actively hired positions in the state's healthcare market, with demand across acute-care hospitals, safety-net facilities, and large integrated health systems at every level from new graduate to charge nurse. The biggest hiring concentrations are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, where major systems like Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, and UCLA Health maintain large inpatient units. Post-surgical recovery, orthopedics, and cardiac step-down are the specialties seeing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health! In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide evidence-based inpatient medical, surgical, telemetry, and stepdown level of care to patients admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department (ED). You will care for the admitted patients in the dynamic, fast-paced, high-patient turnover environment of the Emergency Department all while advancing the inpatient plan of care in coordination with the admitting team, case management and ED Charge Nurse. The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) overflow nurse will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. Join our team today!
Salary range: $65.76 - $97.76 Hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current valid California RN license, required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree, required
- Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
- Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- One year of direct patient care in a telemetry or med-surg/telemetry setting required
- Ability to manage multiple patients in an Overflow Unit with rapid patient turnover
- Clinical skills applicable to medical, surgical, telemetry, neuro and geriatric nursing
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
- English-speaking proficiency
Description
Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health! In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide evidence-based inpatient medical, surgical, telemetry, and stepdown level of care to patients admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department (ED). You will care for the admitted patients in the dynamic, fast-paced, high-patient turnover environment of the Emergency Department all while advancing the inpatient plan of care in coordination with the admitting team, case management and ED Charge Nurse. The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) overflow nurse will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. Join our team today!
Salary range: $65.76 - $97.76 Hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current valid California RN license, required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree, required
- Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
- Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- One year of direct patient care in a telemetry or med-surg/telemetry setting required
- Ability to manage multiple patients in an Overflow Unit with rapid patient turnover
- Clinical skills applicable to medical, surgical, telemetry, neuro and geriatric nursing
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
- English-speaking proficiency
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AHMC Healthcare4
- CENTSTONE SERVICES1
- Community Health System1
- Stanford Health Care1
- UCLA Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Education1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across California.
- Active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current BLS certification required by most California hospital employers
- Minimum one year of acute-care med-surg experience preferred for most California openings
- Familiarity with California Title 22 staffing ratio compliance and documentation standards
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used across California health systems
- ACLS certification required or preferred for many California med-surg floor positions
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse med surg in California?
You must hold an active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. Most California hospitals hiring for med-surg floors accept candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing, though many large systems prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Once licensed, med-surg is typically an entry-level acute-care specialization available to new graduates.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in California?
Registered nurse med surgs 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 nurse med surgs in California?
Employers hiring registered nurse med surgs in California right now include AHMC Healthcare, CENTSTONE SERVICES, and Community Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large integrated systems and county-operated hospitals tend to post the most consistent med-surg openings year-round.
Which California cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
Monterey Park, Arcata, and Fresno have the most registered nurse med surg openings in California, driven by the density of major acute-care hospitals and health system campuses concentrated in those metros, with smaller markets benefiting from the regional footprint of systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, which operate facilities well beyond the largest urban centers.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse med surg work is fundamentally hands-on and bedside, so fully remote positions represent a very small share of total openings. About 0% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be care coordination or case management roles that draw on med-surg clinical backgrounds rather than direct floor nursing.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse med surg in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to a new graduate nurse residency program, which most large California health systems run specifically for nurses without acute-care experience. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UC Health all operate structured residency and transition-to-practice programs at California facilities. Candidates who secure a California RN license early, complete a med-surg clinical rotation during their nursing program, and hold a current BLS certification are consistently prioritized. Roles such as patient care technician or licensed vocational nurse at a California hospital also provide a common internal stepping stone into a staff RN position.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in California?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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