RI · Providence · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Providence, RI

The median nurse case manager pay in the Providence area is $46.74 per hour ($97,220 a year), with the typical range running from $39.58 to $54.11. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Providence and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Providence. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Providence.

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Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Nurse Case Manager

Sturdy Memorial Hospital · Attleboro, MA

$87k–$135k/ year
  • Part time
  • Req R9415
New this week
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EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Amedisys4$47.61
Sturdy Memorial Hospital2$53.45

Nurse Case Manager pay in Providence, RI

The metro median is 3% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $48.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 15,770 registered nurses employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 22.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.66$72,09023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.58$82,33012% below U.S. median
Median$46.74$97,2204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.11$112,55020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.09$133,31042% above U.S. median

How Providence ranks

  • 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 81st of 335 after adjusting for local prices

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 Providence

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.74 median hour buys what $45.93 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Providence paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,683
  • Per year: $84,132
  • Per month: $7,011

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Providence

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$154
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,638
13-week assignment$21,294

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 Providence

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Providence, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Va Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Butler Hospital
Providence, RI
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Providence County

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Providence County (3 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pawtucket, RI4 mi$46.74/hr76,996
Cranston, RI5 mi$46.74/hr84,448
Brockton, MA27 mi$49.25/hr105,788
Framingham, MA34 mi$49.25/hr73,361
Weymouth Town, MA36 mi$49.25/hr60,159
Worcester, MA37 mi$49.76/hr211,286

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Rhode Island · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Rhode Island license by endorsement.

Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Rhode Island state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Providence

Providence city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Providence, RI?

Nurse Case Managers in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year. The middle half earn between $39.58 and $54.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Providence a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?

Providence-Warwick ranks 81st of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse case managers in Providence?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Providence.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Providence as a nurse case manager?

Rhode Island is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Rhode Island license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Providence in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Providence 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 Providence?

The federal per diem benchmark in Providence is $154 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,638 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 Providence?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysWarwick, RI · 5 postings$47.61/ hr$38–$57
  • Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95
  • UMass Memorial Health CareMilford, MA · 4 postings$60.11/ hr$40–$85

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2What they are offering now

Low$38Median$47.61High$57

5 Case Manager postings with published pay in Rhode Island, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Case Manager roles

  1. RN Case Manager - KENT/WASHINGTON COUNTIESPermanent
    $79k–$119k/ year
    Amedisys · Warwick, RI · posted 2 days ago
  2. RN Case Manager - WASHINGTON/SOUTH COUNTIESPermanent
    $79k–$119k/ year
    Amedisys · Warwick, RI · posted 2 days ago

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