PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Sacramento, CA
$75.24–$106.22/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Rocklin, CA
The median registered nurse pay in the Rocklin area is $81.35 per hour ($169,210 a year), with the typical range running from $63.62 to $96.94. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Rocklin and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Rocklin metro area. The free report below lists employers near Rocklin and what they pay.
- $81.35median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $64–$97typical range per hour
- 23,400registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Infusion RN
CommonSpirit Health · Elk Grove, CA
$52.15–$77.58/ hour
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Labor and Delivery RN
CommonSpirit Health · Folsom, CA
$72.64–$88.21/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $72.64 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $90.73 |
Registered Nurse pay in Rocklin, CA
The metro median is 21% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 23,400 registered nurses employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 21.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.05 | $104,100 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.62 | $132,330 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Median | $81.35 | $169,210 | 81% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.94 | $201,640 | 115% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $101.55 | $211,220 | 126% above U.S. median |
How Rocklin ranks
- 7th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Rocklin
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $81.35 median hour buys what $76.26 buys at the national price level, 69% 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 Rocklin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,929
- Per year: $146,430
- Per month: $12,202
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rocklin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,519 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,747 |
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 the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area, 8 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital Woodland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Folsom Folsom, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Davis Hospital Davis, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Placer County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Placer County (2 geographic, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville, CA | 5 mi | $81.35/hr | 163,304 |
| Lincoln, CA | 5 mi | $81.35/hr | 56,268 |
| Yuba City, CA | 31 mi | $69.34/hr | 69,148 |
| Lodi, CA | 47 mi | $63.39/hr | 68,642 |
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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 Rocklin, CA?
Registered Nurses in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $81.35 per hour, about $169,210 a year. The middle half earn between $63.62 and $96.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rocklin a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 7th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Rocklin?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rocklin.
Do I need a California license to work in Rocklin 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 Rocklin in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Placer 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 Rocklin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rocklin is $131 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportRocklin, 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.
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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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