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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About Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com
Job Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current California RN license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
One (1) year medical/surgical experience in an acute care facility REQUIRED.
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
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If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
About Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com
Job Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current California RN license
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
One (1) year medical/surgical experience in an acute care facility REQUIRED.
This opportunity offers the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive compensation
About Universal Health Services
EEO Statement
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Talented Medical Solutions10
- Kaiser Permanente8
- HiredFirst7H
- Voyage Health7V
- Palomar Health6
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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 Talented Medical Solutions, Kaiser Permanente, and HiredFirst, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, and Poway 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 August 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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