CA · Murrieta · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Murrieta, CA

Registered Nurses in the Murrieta area earn a median of $62.58 per hour, about $130,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $52.50 and $78.97. That ranks 19th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 22nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. 28 open roles with published pay are listed for Murrieta and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Murrieta and what they pay.

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Open Registered Nurse roles near Murrieta

Roles in other cities of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Staff Nurse RN - PACU

San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA

$47.90–$71.84/ hour
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RN Part Time Nights

ScionHealth · Perris, CA

$43.92–$55.70/ hour
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20 more open roles from employers in Murrieta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Clinical Nurse B-ED

Loma Linda University Health · Murrieta, CA

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Clinical Nurse B-FIT

Loma Linda University Health · Murrieta, CA

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Clinical Nurse Seasonal

Loma Linda University Health · Murrieta, CA

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Murrieta

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
ScionHealth8$55.36
San Antonio Regional Hospital8$59.87
CommonSpirit Health5$62.30
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation4$51.31
Veterans Health Administration2$69.78
AccentCare1$55

Registered Nurse pay in Murrieta, CA

The metro median is 7% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 34,570 registered nurses employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 20.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.01$97,7804% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$52.50$109,20017% above U.S. median
Median$62.58$130,16039% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.97$164,26075% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.23$171,04083% above U.S. median

How Murrieta ranks

  • 19th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 22nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 17th of 23 California metro areas

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 Murrieta

  • Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.58 median hour buys what $58.79 buys at the national price level, 31% 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 Murrieta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,253
  • Per year: $112,644
  • Per month: $9,387

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Murrieta

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$167
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,771
13-week assignment$23,023

Travel registered nurse 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 Murrieta

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Murrieta, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital
Murrieta, CA		Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
Murrieta, CA		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Riverside County

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Riverside County (3 population-group, 13 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Temecula, CA7 mi$62.58/hr112,431
Menifee, CA8 mi$62.58/hr117,041
Oceanside, CA25 mi$63.99/hr170,941
San Clemente, CA26 mi$64.16/hr62,627
Vista, CA27 mi$63.99/hr99,322
Mission Viejo, CA27 mi$64.16/hr91,601

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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.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Murrieta

Murrieta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Murrieta, CA?

Registered Nurses in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $62.58 per hour, about $130,160 a year. The middle half earn between $52.50 and $78.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Murrieta a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 22nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Murrieta?

We list 28 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Murrieta.

Do I need a California license to work in Murrieta as a registered 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 Murrieta in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Riverside 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 Murrieta?

The federal per diem benchmark in Murrieta is $167 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportMurrieta, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 7 postings$85.12/ hr$73–$111

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

  1. RN Float PoolPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today
  2. RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today

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