PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Amedisys · Bloomington, IN
$68k–$84k/ year
Registered Nurse jobs in Bloomington, IN
The median registered nurse pay in the Bloomington area is $37.66 per hour ($78,320 a year), with the typical range running from $36.55 to $46.90. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Bloomington. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bloomington. The free report below lists employers near Bloomington and what they pay.
- $37.66median pay per hour, Bloomington
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 1,460registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Bloomington
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
RN Admit
Amedisys · Bloomington, IN
$68k–$87k/ year
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Bloomington, IN
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse - ICU
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Bloomington, IN
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Float RN - ED/MedSurg
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Bloomington, IN
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Bloomington, IN
The metro median is 3% below the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,460 registered nurses employed in the Bloomington metro area, 20.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.32 | $63,070 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.55 | $76,020 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.66 | $78,320 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.90 | $97,550 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.25 | $100,360 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Bloomington ranks
- 293rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 298th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 12 Indiana 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 Bloomington
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.66 median hour buys what $39.61 buys at the national price level, 12% below 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 Bloomington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,356
- Per year: $67,788
- Per month: $5,649
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $120 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,358 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,654 |
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 Bloomington
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bloomington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Hospital Bloomington, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital Bloomington, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Bloomington Meadows Hospital Bloomington, IN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Monroe County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Monroe County (1 geographic, 1 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | 33 mi | $36.62/hr | 51,970 |
| Greenwood, IN | 38 mi | $39.09/hr | 68,175 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 47 mi | $39.09/hr | 891,484 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 50 mi | $38.05/hr | 58,531 |
| Carmel, IN | 59 mi | $39.09/hr | 103,606 |
| Fishers, IN | 63 mi | $39.09/hr | 103,986 |
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License and tax basics in Indiana
Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement.
Indiana 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 Bloomington, IN?
Registered Nurses in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $37.66 per hour, about $78,320 a year. The middle half earn between $36.55 and $46.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bloomington a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Bloomington ranks 298th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 293rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Bloomington?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Bloomington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bloomington.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Bloomington as a registered nurse?
Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bloomington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Monroe 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 Bloomington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $120 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,358 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Bloomington?
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Your RN pay reportBloomington, IN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Bloomington, IN · 3 wage offers$43.20/ hr$36–$43
- AmedisysBloomington, IN · 3 postings$36.59/ hr$32–$42
- Veterans Health AdministrationIndianapolis, IN · 4 postings$51.10/ hr$33–$72
- CommonSpirit HealthIndianapolis, IN · 3 postings$44.19/ hr$34–$53
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$43.58High$62
15 RN postings with published pay in Indiana, 14 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 RN roles
- Registered Nurse -DialysisPermanent$77k–$147k/ year
- RN Home Health - PRNPer diem$35.53–$52.85/ hour
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