PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Float Pool Critical Care
CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA
$61.21–$83.21/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
ICU nurse jobs in Redding, CA
Registered Nurses in the Redding area earn a median of $60.09 per hour, about $124,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.13 and $77.85. That ranks 27th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 16th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Redding. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Redding.
- $60.09median pay per hour, Redding
- $50–$78typical range per hour
- 1,620registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open ICU nurse roles in Redding
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN Trauma ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA
$54.43–$73.98/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Redding, CA
$43.28–$71.14/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Cardiovascular ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA
$54.43–$73.98/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring ICU nurses near Redding
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $64.20 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $57.21 |
Registered Nurse pay in Redding, CA
The metro median is 11% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,620 registered nurses employed in the Redding metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.52 | $92,600 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.13 | $104,270 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Median | $60.09 | $124,990 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.85 | $161,930 | 73% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.85 | $161,930 | 73% above U.S. median |
How Redding ranks
- 27th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 16th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 22nd of 23 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for ICU nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Redding
- Overall prices in Redding run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.09 median hour buys what $59.68 buys at the national price level, 33% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Redding paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,163
- Per year: $108,162
- Per month: $9,014
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Redding metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Redding
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel ICU nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Redding
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Redding, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ICU nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Shasta Regional Medical Center Redding, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Patients' Hospital Of Redding Redding, CA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Shasta County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Shasta County (4 geographic, 10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
License and tax basics in California
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do ICU nurses make in Redding, CA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Redding metro area have a median pay of $60.09 per hour, about $124,990 a year. The middle half earn between $50.13 and $77.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Redding a good place for ICU nurses once cost of living is counted?
Redding ranks 16th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 27th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ICU nurses in Redding?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Redding. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Redding.
Do I need a California license to work in Redding as an ICU nurse?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Redding in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Shasta County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Redding?
The federal per diem benchmark in Redding is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place ICU nurses in Redding?
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Your RN pay reportRedding, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthREDDING, CA · 83 postings$64.27/ hr$46–$112
- 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
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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