PermanentPosted 3 days ago
RN II Telemetry 2S
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$52.90–$75.30/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Oxnard, CA
The median registered nurse pay in the Oxnard area is $61.79 per hour ($128,520 a year), with the typical range running from $51.38 to $76.91. 8 open roles with published pay are listed for Oxnard. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Oxnard. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oxnard.
- $61.79median pay per hour, Oxnard
- $51–$77typical range per hour
- 5,430registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 8open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Oxnard
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN II FSP Telemetry
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$60.84–$86.59/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN II DOU 2N
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$52.90–$75.30/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
RN III Labor and Delivery
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$55.55–$79.06/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
RN II Surgery
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$52.90–$75.30/ hour
Per diemPosted 30 days ago
RN III FSP Critical Care
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$56.66–$80.64/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30 days ago
RN III NICU
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$55.55–$79.06/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN III ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA
$55.55–$79.06/ hour
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The metro median is 8% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,430 registered nurses employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 16.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.00 | $97,760 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.38 | $106,870 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $61.79 | $128,520 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $76.91 | $159,970 | 71% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $86.93 | $180,810 | 93% above U.S. median |
How Oxnard ranks
- 21st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th 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 Oxnard
- Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.79 median hour buys what $55.90 buys at the national price level, 24% 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 Oxnard paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,224
- Per year: $111,222
- Per month: $9,268
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oxnard
| 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 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 Oxnard
CMS lists 1 hospital in Oxnard, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Regional Medical Center Oxnard, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Ventura County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Ventura County (2 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Buenaventura, CA | 5 mi | $61.79/hr | 109,831 |
| Camarillo, CA | 10 mi | $61.79/hr | 69,881 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 32 mi | $64.17/hr | 87,291 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 43 mi | $64.16/hr | 90,729 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 43 mi | $64.16/hr | 229,159 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 47 mi | $64.16/hr | 3,878,704 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Oxnard, CA?
Registered Nurses in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $61.79 per hour, about $128,520 a year. The middle half earn between $51.38 and $76.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oxnard a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 28th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Oxnard?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Oxnard. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oxnard.
Do I need a California license to work in Oxnard 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 Oxnard in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Ventura 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 Oxnard?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oxnard 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.
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Your RN pay reportOxnard, 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
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
- RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
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