CA · Redding · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Redding, CA

The median registered nurse pay in the Redding area is $60.09 per hour ($124,990 a year), with the typical range running from $50.13 to $77.85. 17 open roles with published pay are listed for Redding. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Redding. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Redding.

Open Registered Nurse roles in Redding

PermanentPosted today

RN Hospice

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102049721616
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Per diemPosted yesterday

RN Surgery

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • PRN
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN Float Pool Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$61.21–$83.21/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101925598336
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN Family Birth Center

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101925598304
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN Tele IMCU

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101925599024
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

RN Surgical Acute

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101875137856
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

RN Medical Acute

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101756197440
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

RN Trauma ICU

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 99815368304
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

RN Emergency

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100993242128
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

RN Cardiovascular ICU

CommonSpirit Health · Redding, CA

$54.43–$73.98/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100135116896
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Redding

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health11$64.20
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation6$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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.52$92,6001% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.13$104,27011% above U.S. median
Median$60.09$124,99034% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.85$161,93073% above U.S. median
Top 10%$77.85$161,93073% 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

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

ItemFederal 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 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 (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 registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, CA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Patients' Hospital Of Redding
Redding, CA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chico, CA63 mi$68.14/hr102,911
Yuba City, CA107 mi$69.34/hr69,148
Medford, OR125 mi$53.84/hr86,301
Lincoln, CA130 mi$81.35/hr56,268
Woodland, CA135 mi$81.35/hr62,983
Rocklin, CA136 mi$81.35/hr75,129

Registered Nurse jobs in California · Registered Nurse 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.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Redding

Redding city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Redding, CA?

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 registered 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 registered nurses in Redding?

We list 17 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 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 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.

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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

  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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