85 nursing jobs are open in California, on employers' own career pages, from 23 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Valley Children's, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs and Mission Healthcare, with 42 of the 85. 47 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $82,043 to $146,237, with a median of $119,250. The places with the most are Madera, CA (16); Fresno, CA (13); San Diego, CA (12). 8 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 14 days.
California requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Workday (36%), USAJOBS (32%), Greenhouse (26%), Lever (3%).
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Valley Children's
Madera, CA · Posted Oct 14
Registered Nurse Vascular Access Specialist
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Practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's…
Valley Children's
Madera, CA · Posted Oct 14
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Full TIme/Nights
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Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to…
Valley Children's
Madera, CA · Posted Oct 14
RN - Vascular Access Spec
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Practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's…
Valley Children's
Madera, CA · Posted Oct 13
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Full Time/Days
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Additionally, there are many opportunities to be involved beyond the bedside through committee work and special projects and task-force, this too supports…
Nursing jobs by place in California
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Madera, CA | 16 |
| Fresno, CA | 13 |
| San Diego, CA | 12 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 |
| San Francisco, CA | 5 |
| Redding, CA | 4 |
| Ventura, CA | 4 |
| Camp Verde, AZ | 3 |
| Sacramento, CA | 3 |
| San Marcos, CA | 3 |
| Aliceville, AL | 2 |
| Camp Pendleton, CA | 2 |
| Corona, CA | 2 |
| Modesto, CA | 2 |
| Monterey, CA | 2 |
and 8 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring nursing in California
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Children's | 17 | |
| Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 16 | $82,043 |
| Mission Healthcare | 9 | |
| Trinity Health | 9 | |
| Modern Animal | 5 | |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense | 4 | |
| Cardinal Health | 3 | |
| Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services | 3 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many nursing jobs are open in California?
85 on Oct 18, 2026, from 23 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in California are most nursing jobs?
Madera, CA (16); Fresno, CA (13); San Diego, CA (12).
Do nursing jobs in California pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $119,250; across the US it is $98,329. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does California require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2023-01-01 (SB 642 amended 2026)). Source: Labor Code 432.3.
How much do nursing jobs in California pay?
47 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $119,250 and the middle half runs from $82,043 to $146,237. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring nursing in California?
The employers with the most openings are Valley Children's (17), Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (16), Mission Healthcare (9). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 14 days, and 16 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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