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Registered nurse - ICU salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Registered Nurse - ICU make in California?

Average base salary

$2,411
14%
above national average
Average $2,411
Low $1,878
High $3,096

The average salary for a registered nurse - icu is $2,411 per week in California and $12,375 overtime per year.10.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 4, 2026).

Registered Nurse - ICU job openings in California

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Registered Nurse ER/ICU, Full-...
KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.2.6out of 5 stars.
Anaheim, CA
$50.66 - $74.22 an hour
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse - ICU in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TactStaff
 
$343,200per year
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Loyal Source
 
$308,774per year
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Nurses First Solutions
 
$294,568per year
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Travel Nursing
 
$260,520per year
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Montage Health
 
$255,047per year
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Nationwide Healthcare Services
 
$249,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurse - ICUs near California

  1. Antioch, CA
    $2,887 per week
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $2,650 per week
  3. Oakland, CA
    $2,649 per week
  4. San Diego, CA
    $2,515 per week
  5. Redding, CA
    $2,500 per week

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse - ICU is $2,411 per week in California. This figure is based on 10.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 4, 2026.

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Registered Nurse - ICU salaries in California typically range between a low of $1,878 and a high of $3,096 per week, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse - ICU in California include Antioch, CA at $2,887 per week, San Francisco, CA at $2,650 per week, and Oakland, CA at $2,649 per week.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse - ICU in California include TactStaff ($343,200 per year) and Loyal Source ($308,774 per year).