PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Case Manager - Utilization Review
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$47.20–$63.45/ hour
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Nurse Case Manager jobs in Downey, CA
Nurse Case Managers in the Downey area earn a median of $64.16 per hour, about $133,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.99 and $79.47. That ranks 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 27th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Downey and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Downey.
- $64.16median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $52–$79typical range per hour
- 107,340nurse case managers employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nurse Case Manager roles near Downey
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
RN Case Manager - Per Diem -Days - 8hr FPH
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$84.00–$84.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
RN Case Manager - Per Diem - Days - 8hr FPH
Emanate Health · Glendora, CA
$84.00–$84.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
RN Case Manager - Per Diem - Days - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$84.00–$84.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Case Manager II PRN/Day
ScionHealth · West Covina, CA
$47.26–$59.93/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$46.87–$65.63/ hour
More open Nurse Case Manager roles in Downey
4 more open roles from employers in Downey. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Case Manager Utilization RN, 40/hr Day
Kaiser Permanente · Downey, CA
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Per diemPosted today
Case Manager Extended Care Coord RN-Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente · Downey, CA
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Case Management Utilization RN, FT Day
Kaiser Permanente · Downey, CA
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Case Manager Specialty RN
Kaiser Permanente · Downey, CA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring nurse case managers near Downey
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Emanate Health | 3 | $84 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $55.79 |
| ScionHealth | 1 | $53.59 |
Nurse Case Manager pay in Downey, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 107,340 registered nurses employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 17.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.85 | $99,530 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.99 | $108,140 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Median | $64.16 | $133,440 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.47 | $165,300 | 77% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.05 | $172,740 | 85% above U.S. median |
How Downey ranks
- 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 27th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th of 23 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. 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 Downey
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.16 median hour buys what $56.50 buys at the national price level, 26% 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 Downey paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,310
- Per year: $115,488
- Per month: $9,624
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Downey
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
Travel nurse case manager assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Downey
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Downey, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Pih Health Downey Hospital Downey, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr Downey, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Los Angeles County
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (3 geographic, 9 population-group, 87 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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.
Nurse Case Manager pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount, CA | 3 mi | $64.16/hr | 51,169 |
| Norwalk, CA | 3 mi | $64.16/hr | 98,230 |
Nurse Case Manager jobs in California · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide
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 nurse case managers make in Downey, CA?
Nurse Case Managers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $64.16 per hour, about $133,440 a year. The middle half earn between $51.99 and $79.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Downey a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 27th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse case managers in Downey?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Downey.
Do I need a California license to work in Downey as a nurse case manager?
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 Downey in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Downey?
The federal per diem benchmark in Downey is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse case managers in Downey?
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Your Case Manager pay reportDowney, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
- ScionHealthSan Leandro, CA · 2 postings$66.47/ hr$47–$94
- Trinity HealthCalifornia · 2 postings$65.14/ hr$53–$77
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$58.05/ hr$46–$70
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$47Median$64.81High$84
16 Case Manager postings with published pay in California, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 16 Case Manager roles
- Case Manager, RNPermanent$73.62–$89.49/ hour
- RN Case Manager ED Full TimePermanent$53.18–$77.11/ hour
+ 14 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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