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Nurses in California
California employs more RNs than any other state — from Kaiser, UCSF, and Stanford in the Bay Area to Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital LA in Southern California — with the nation's highest mean nursing wage.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in California directory →- Active nurses
- 324,400+
- Avg. RN salary
- $137,690/yr
- Cities covered
- 3+
- State board
- CA
California Board of Registered Nursing
Find nurses by city in California
Browse verified nurses in California's top metro areas.
Top nursing specialties in California
Highest-demand nursing roles across California hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in California
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
Browse the full California directory
All credentialed healthcare professionals in California — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in California
How do I verify a nurse's license in California?
Use the California Board of Registered Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in California?
Approximately 324,400 registered nurses currently hold an active license in California, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in California?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in California is roughly $137,690, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in California?
Hiring volume in California is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, ICU Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.