- Open jobs
- 59
- Agencies hiring
- 4
- Median pay in listings
- $125/hour
- Pay range
- $89.88 – $133/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $81.02/hour
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Locum Tenens NP - Family Practice Position in CA
Locums NP - Family Practice Opportunity in California
Locums NP - Family Practice Job in CA
Locum Tenens NP - Family Practice Job in California
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Locums NP - Urgent Care Job in California
Locums NP - Pediatrics Job in CA
Locums NP - Family Practice Opportunity in CA
Locums NP - Pediatrics Opportunity in California
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Locums NP - Women's Health Opportunity in CA
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Locum Tenens NP - Psychiatry Position in California
Nurse Practitioner - Temecula, CA
Locum Tenens NP - Pain Management Opportunity in California
Locum Tenens Adult Medicine, IM, FM, or Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Position in California
Locums NP - Family Practice Position in CA
Locum Tenens NP - Family Practice Position in California
Locum Tenens NP - Family Practice Job in California
Locums Family Medicine or Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in California
Locum Tenens NP - Family Practice Job in California
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Nurse Practitioner pay in California
The median wage for Nurse Practitioner jobs in California is $81.02 per hour ($168,522 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $125/hour, from $89.88 to $133. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
You need an active nursing license that is valid in California. California is not a fully implemented Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate (compact) license is not enough — you need a California license or a temporary permit. Agencies usually help with the application and fees. Check the latest status at nursecompact.com before you accept an offer.
Agencies hiring for Nurse Practitioner jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherby Healthcare | 29 | — |
| CompHealth | 22 | — |
| GHR Healthcare | 5 | $99.62/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 3 | $130/hr |
Cities with the most Nurse Practitioner jobs
Visalia (6), Porterville (5), Modesto (3), Eureka (3), Hanford (3), Los Angeles (3), Ceres (2), Fresno (2), Fortuna (2), Merced (2), San Diego (2), Oroville (2)
FAQ
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in California?
The median wage for Nurse Practitioner jobs in California is $81.02 per hour (about $168,522 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Nurse Practitioner jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $125 per hour.
How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are open in California?
59 Nurse Practitioner jobs from 4 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
You need an active nursing license that is valid in California. California is not a fully implemented Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate (compact) license is not enough — you need a California license or a temporary permit. Agencies usually help with the application and fees. Check the latest status at nursecompact.com before you accept an offer.