Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs
Across 416 live Per Diem Registered Nurse listings, median advertised pay is $114K (75th percentile $129K), based on the 108 that state a salary; the employers with the most openings are Science 37 (24), Abbott (19), Compassus (18).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 108 roles pay ~$114k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Registered Nurse Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough registered nurse listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Hawaii leads at $121k, against a $92k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Vermont (5.2/10), North Carolina (4.8/10), Virginia (4.6/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $121k | $98k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| California | $119k | $98k | 4.3/10 | 1240 |
| Washington | $113k | $106k | 4.5/10 | 313 |
| Oregon | $112k | $97k | 4.6/10 | 162 |
| Wyoming | $109k | $118k | 4.1/10 | 25 |
| Alaska | $109k | $106k | 4.5/10 | 52 |
| Vermont | $108k | $101k | 5.2/10 | 100 |
| New York | $105k | $91k | 4.1/10 | 772 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $104k | $94k | 4.4/10 | 660 |
| Connecticut | $103k | $93k | 4.1/10 | 229 |
| District of Columbia | $102k | $84k | 4.6/10 | 53 |
| Maryland | $99k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 299 |
| New Mexico | $99k | $101k | 4.5/10 | 135 |
| Nevada | $98k | $98k | 4.3/10 | 178 |
| New Hampshire | $98k | $94k | 4.5/10 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $97k | $84k | 4.3/10 | 663 |
| Montana | $97k | $97k | 4.3/10 | 69 |
| Rhode Island | $95k | $87k | 4.1/10 | 78 |
| West Virginia | $95k | $101k | 4.6/10 | 134 |
| Delaware | $94k | $88k | 4.3/10 | 104 |
| Colorado | $94k | $87k | 4.5/10 | 399 |
| Arizona | $93k | $90k | 4.4/10 | 420 |
| Virginia | $93k | $87k | 4.6/10 | 668 |
| Maine | $92k | $88k | 4.2/10 | 103 |
| Idaho | $92k | $91k | 4.3/10 | 97 |
| Illinois | $92k | $87k | 4.5/10 | 785 |
| Utah | $91k | $88k | 4.0/10 | 198 |
| Texas | $91k | $94k | 4.1/10 | 1519 |
| Wisconsin | $91k | $91k | 4.6/10 | 601 |
| Tennessee | $90k | $98k | 4.0/10 | 458 |
| Pennsylvania | $90k | $89k | 4.5/10 | 862 |
| Ohio | $90k | $93k | 4.5/10 | 1030 |
| Alabama | $89k | $96k | 4.2/10 | 254 |
| Minnesota | $89k | $81k | 4.6/10 | 558 |
| Michigan | $89k | $88k | 4.5/10 | 617 |
| South Carolina | $89k | $89k | 4.0/10 | 446 |
| Indiana | $88k | $92k | 4.4/10 | 502 |
| Georgia | $88k | $87k | 4.2/10 | 949 |
| Nebraska | $88k | $92k | 4.3/10 | 128 |
| Florida | $88k | $85k | 4.2/10 | 1120 |
| North Dakota | $87k | $96k | 4.0/10 | 100 |
| Missouri | $87k | $91k | 4.4/10 | 581 |
| Kansas | $85k | $89k | 4.3/10 | 280 |
| South Dakota | $85k | $95k | 4.5/10 | 83 |
| Mississippi | $84k | $92k | 3.7/10 | 166 |
| Kentucky | $83k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 238 |
| North Carolina | $83k | $85k | 4.8/10 | 819 |
| Louisiana | $83k | $91k | 3.9/10 | 174 |
| Oklahoma | $82k | $89k | 4.1/10 | 340 |
| Iowa | $80k | $88k | 4.4/10 | 357 |
| Arkansas | $79k | $87k | 3.8/10 | 116 |
Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Most openings | Science 37 (24), Abbott (19), Compassus (18) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; updated Oct 21, 2026.
A few things worth knowing
About Per Diem Registered Nurse jobs.
How much do registered nurses earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include VUMC, Arkansas Hospice, Cape Fear Valley Health, University of Miami, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 416 registered nurses positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs
Science 3724 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Abbott19 open roles here · WLB 83/100
Compassus18 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Home Care Network12 open roles here · WLB 65/100Heart to Heart Hospice10 open roles here · WLB 37/100
UHS9 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Kaiser Permanente7 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Lifepoint Health6 open roles here · WLB 75/100