Staffing, in the hospital's own words
California Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings
54 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in California today, 54 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.
What California law requires
Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios (in effect from 2004)
General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units.
“Commencing January 1, 2005, the licensed nurse-to-patient ratio in medical/surgical care units shall be 1:5 or fewer at all times.” Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
ICU nurse-to-patient ratio (in effect from 2004)
California critical care units must keep a licensed nurse for every two patients or fewer, at all times.
“The licensed nurse-to-patient ratio in a critical care unit shall be 1:2 or fewer at all times.” Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)(1) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)(1))
From California's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.
Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in California
The newest 40 of 54, newest first.
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Redding, CA1:5. “...or surgical patients. Typical patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5. May float to telemetry or between Medical Surgical floors; telemetry assignments may...”$2,114/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Redding, CA1:3 to 1:4. “...with approximately 38 beds and typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4 Nurses must read and interpret telemetry strips and manage protocol-driven or...”$2,190–$2,254/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Bakersfield, CA1:4. “...Emergency department with 18 beds and typical patient ratios of 1:4, or 1:2 for intensive care patients. Patient population includes correctional...”$2,253–$2,476/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Long Beach, CA1:4. “...their own cardiac monitoring strips. Ratios are typically 3:1 to 4:1, with access to respiratory therapy and pharmacy services around the clock....”$2,023–$3,383/wk
- Travel RN ER — Burbank, CA — $2554 Est. Wkly - Burbank, CA1:4. “...previous charge experience. Experience managing patient ratios of 1:4 or similar. Certifications/Licensure Current state RN license required. ACLS, BLS,...”$2,554/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Grass Valley, CA1:4. “...The emergency department has 21 beds with an approximate 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Charge nurse responsibilities include break relief and...”$2,476/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - San Bernardino, CA1:1. “...20-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit with patient ratios of 1:1 and 1:2. Common patient populations include newborns with congenital abnormalities,...”$2,364–$2,437/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Bakersfield, CA1:4. “...and potential postoperative patients. Manages a typical ratio of 1:4 for telemetry patients and 1:5 for medical-surgical patients; mixed medical-surgical...”$2,253/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Burlingame, CA1:4. “...experience Additional Information: Patient ratios are approximately 1:4. The position provides patient- and family-centered care in collaboration with an...”$2,419/wk
- Travel RN ER — Torrance, CA — $2554 Est. Wkly - Torrance, CA1:4. “...using the Epic charting system. Maintaining a patient ratio of 1:4 as per departmental standards. Required Experience Minimum of 2 years of experience...”$2,554/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Infusion - San Andreas, CA1:3. “...and infusion patients. Typical assignment ratio is approximately 1:3, with six chairs or beds. Chemotherapy certification through the Oncology Nursing...”$2,798/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Santa Cruz, CA1:1 to 1:2. “...complex critical care needs. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2. The role may include caring for patients requiring balloon pumps,...”$2,364/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Floor - San Francisco, CA1:4. “...adults and geriatric patients. Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. Clinical services include bone marrow transplant, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell...”$2,173–$2,373/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - San Jose, CA1:1 to 1:2. “...ratios are generally 4:1, with critical care patients assigned at 1:1 or 2:1 ratios Requires a collaborative team-player approach Scrubs are required; no...”$2,277–$2,282/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Floor - Long Beach, CA1:4. “...adults, and geriatric patients. Typical patient ratio is 1:4. Required clinical skills include chemotherapy administration and monitoring, port...”$2,062–$3,250/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Long Beach, CA1:4. “...department holding areas based on census. Patient ratios are 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, with...”$2,091–$3,288/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Torrance, CA1:4. “...role provides emergency nursing care with a typical patient ratio of 1:4 and may include pediatric floating with appropriate support. The assignment is...”$2,484/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Burbank, CA1:3. “...charge experience. Additional Information: Patient ratios are 1:3 on days, nights, and weekends. The unit cares for patients with suspected sepsis,...”$2,054/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Infusion - Oakland, CA1:4. “...and adults. Supports a patient assignment ratio of approximately 1:4. Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and blood products, intravenous...”$2,479/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor - Santa Rosa, CA1:5. “...role provides care for a 41-bed unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:5 and includes orthopedic, spine, trauma, and remote telemetry services. Job Details...”$1,911–$2,036/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Apple Valley, CA1:4. “...populations in an acute care setting. The assignment includes a 1:4 patient ratio, multidisciplinary support, and care for diverse emergency diagnoses,...”$2,054–$2,465/wk
- Travel RN Mother-Baby - Post Partum — Walnut Creek, CA — $2322 Est. Wkly - Walnut Creek, CA1:3. “...with gestational hypertension. The RN will manage a patient ratio of 1:3, which is compliant with California state mandates. The RN may be required to float...”$2,322/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - San Luis Obispo, CA1:4. “...high-acuity patient population. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4, with lower ratios for intensive care and critically ill patients. Approximately 70%...”$2,114–$2,364/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Sacramento, CA1:1 to 1:2. “...(AHA). Additional Information: Typical patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2. Telemetry experience is required, including the ability to read and interpret...”$2,750/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Redding, CA1:4. “...Additional Information: Patient assignments generally follow a 1:4 ratio. A proctored dysrhythmia test is required onsite on the first day and is...”$2,445/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Mount Shasta, CA1:1 to 1:4. “...be required. Additional Information: Patient ratios may range from 1:1 to 1:4. The role may be the only labor and delivery nurse on site at times. Newborn...”$2,974/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Crescent City, CA1:5. “...week. Weekend coverage is required, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license Advanced Cardiovascular...”$2,038/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Riverside, CA1:2. “...Information: 13-week assignment. Typical patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3. Responsibilities may include line placement and intubation procedures....”$2,339/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Lab - West Hills, CA1:2. “...Nursing; minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; experience with a 1:2 patient ratio; required experience with Epic charting. Schedule: Day shift,...”$2,632/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Los Angeles, CA1:4. “...caring for pediatric patients; ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:4. Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification; previous...”$1,971–$2,273/wk
- Travel RN ER — San Jose, CA — $2445 Est. Wkly - San Jose, CA1:1 to 1:2. “...ratio of 4:1, except for critical care patients who have a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1. Job Description The Emergency Department at Good Samaritan Hospital is a...”$2,445/wk
- Travel RN ICU — Mission Viejo, CA — $2554 Est. Wkly - Mission Viejo, CA1:2. “...in a hospital ICU setting. Experience with patient ratios of 1:2 is preferred. Certifications/Licensure Current RN license (Compact license accepted)....”$2,554/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Napa, CA1:4. “...acute care setting. The assignment includes 12-hour night shifts, a 1:4 patient ratio, and every-other-weekend coverage. Job Details Required Qualifications:...”$2,484/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Burbank, CA1:4. “...or failure. Operational Details: Typical patient ratios are 1:4 across day, night, and weekend shifts. Emergency care includes evaluation and...”$2,484/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit - Mission Hills, CA1:3. “...rotation may be required. Additional Information: Patient ratios are 1:3. Clinical responsibilities include care for patients with sepsis, myocardial...”$2,054–$2,312/wk
- Travel RN MedSurg/Tele — Los Angeles, CA — $2270 Est. Wkly - Los Angeles, CA1:5. “...unit with an average census of 21 patients and a ratio of 1:5 during the day and night shifts. Responsibilities Monitor patient vital signs and...”$2,270/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Mission Viejo, CA1:2. “...license in hand at submission; experience with a patient ratio of 1:2; required charting system experience. Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I or...”$2,484/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Pre Op Registered Nurses - Modesto, CA1:5. “...Additional Information: No call or weekend shifts. Patient ratio is 1:5, with approximately 25 patients per day and five visits per day across three rooms....”$2,204/wk
- Mental Health Registered Nurse (PM/NOC)1:6. “...consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and...”$45–$62.98/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit - Eureka, CA1:4. “...post-cardiac procedures. Additional Information: Patient ratios are 1:4 in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and 1:5 in medical-surgical areas. Patient...”$2,283–$2,422/wk
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Frequently asked questions
How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in California?
54 today: 54 registered nurse and LPN jobs.
How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in California?
Too few nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in California state an hourly rate for a figure; each job here shows the pay its posting states.
Does California have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?
Yes: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)) California critical care units must keep a licensed nurse for every two patients or fewer, at all times. (Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a)(1)) The law's own words are on this page.
Ratio stated jobs in other states
- Texas (152)
- North Carolina (73)
- Virginia (43)
- Washington (43)
- South Carolina (38)
- Indiana (36)
- Missouri (33)
- Colorado (32)
- Tennessee (31)
- Alabama (30)
- Illinois (25)
- Florida (23)