Per diemPosted today
RN Float Pool
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$103.83–$112.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, California: 10 open roles with published pay from 2 employers; 3 hospitals in the CMS directory. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near Santa Cruz.
- 10roles with published pay
- $70.67median pay per hour
- $57–$112typical range
- 2employers hiring
What healthcare pays in Santa Cruz
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $104–$112 | $107.98 | 2 |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $93–$121 | $107.16 | 2 |
Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.
Hiring now in Santa Cruz
Per diemPosted today
RN Physical Rehabilitation
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$103.83–$112.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Pharmacy Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$39.73–$44.79/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$62.33–$72.28/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Radiology Tech II
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$62.12–$72.02/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Occupational Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$68.56–$79.51/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics · Santa Cruz, CA
$24.10–$28.75/ hour
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$96.01–$122.28/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Nurse Supervisor
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$92.51–$117.83/ hour
Top 25% pay
Who is hiring in Santa Cruz
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 9 | $74.03 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $26.43 |
Hospitals in Santa Cruz
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital 1555 Soquel Drive, 95065 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, 95065 | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility 2250 Soquel Avenue, Suite 150, 95062 | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
License and tax basics
California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Santa Cruz needs a California license by endorsement. California taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Jobs and pay by profession in Santa Cruz
- Registered Nurse$86/hr
- Licensed Practical Nurse$38/hr
- Certified Nursing Assistant$22/hr
- Nurse Practitioner$76/hr
- CRNA$115+/hr
- Radiologic Technologist$60/hr
- CT Technologist$60/hr
- Respiratory Therapist$49/hr
- Surgical Technologist$39/hr
- Physical Therapist$62/hr
- Occupational Therapist$64/hr
- Speech-Language Pathologist$53/hr
- Medical Coder$25/hr
- CDI Specialist$46/hr
- Utilization Review Nurse$86/hr
- Telehealth / Triage Nurse$86/hr
- Patient Access Representative$20/hr
- EHR / Epic Analyst$52/hr
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist$40/hr
- Pharmacist$78/hr
- Pharmacy Technician$24/hr
- Medical Laboratory Scientist$39/hr
- Phlebotomist$28/hr
- Nurse Informaticist$86/hr
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Common questions
How much do healthcare workers make in Santa Cruz?
Across 10 postings with published pay in Santa Cruz, the median is $70.67 per hour, and typical ranges run from $57 to $112.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Cruz?
California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Santa Cruz needs a California license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place staff in Santa Cruz?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Santa Cruz and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Santa Cruz.
How many hospitals are in Santa Cruz?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, California.
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Your RN pay reportSanta Cruz, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 7 postings$85.12/ hr$73–$111
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$66.48High$79
536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 536 RN roles
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
- RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
+ 534 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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