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Registered Nurses in California
A verified list of Registered Nurses (RNs) licensed 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. Every RN is cross-checked against the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Active RNs in state
- 324,400+
- Mean RN wage
- $137,690/yr
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Verified California RNs available through HealthcareApex. Open any profile for license status and specialty experience.
We're expanding our verified RN listings in California. In the meantime, browse the national RN directory or neighboring states below.
Registered Nurses by city in California
Drill into California's top metro areas for city-level RN directories.
RN specialties in California
Every nursing specialty rolls up to the RN license. Drill into the specialty you need.
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Registered Nurses in California — questions answered
How do I verify an RN license in California?
Use the California Board of Registered Nursing primary-source verification portal. Every RN listing on HealthcareApex links back to those primary sources.
Where do Registered Nurses work 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.
How much do Registered Nurses earn in California?
The mean annual wage for RNs in California is roughly $137,690, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Shift differentials, specialty certifications, and travel-contract premiums can shift actual pay materially.
How many Registered Nurses practice in California?
Approximately 324,400 RNs currently hold an active license in California, based on the most recent California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS reporting.