IN · Mishawaka · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Mishawaka, IN

Registered Nurses in the Mishawaka area earn a median of $41.18 per hour, about $85,660 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.09 and $53.97. That ranks 134th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 119th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Mishawaka. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Mishawaka.

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Registered Nurse pay in Mishawaka, IN

The metro median is 6% above the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,420 registered nurses employed in the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area, 26.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.63$63,71032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.09$79,23015% below U.S. median
Median$41.18$85,6608% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.97$112,26020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.59$136,43046% above U.S. median

How Mishawaka ranks

  • 134th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 119th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Mishawaka

  • Overall prices in South Bend-Mishawaka run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.18 median hour buys what $44.35 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Mishawaka paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,482
  • Per year: $74,124
  • Per month: $6,177

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Mishawaka

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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Indiana

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Mishawaka as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse -Dialysis

Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN

$77k–$147k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889129100
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
Per diemPosted today

RN Home Health - PRN

CommonSpirit Health · Indianapolis, IN

$35.53–$52.85/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102049733920
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Vincennes, IN

$69k–$129k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888160600
New this week
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Hospitals in Mishawaka

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Mishawaka, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
Mishawaka, IN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Physicians Hospital
Mishawaka, IN
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Medical Behavioral Hospital - Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in St. Joseph County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Joseph County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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
South Bend, IN5 mi$41.18/hr103,713
Elkhart, IN11 mi$39.16/hr53,690
Kalamazoo, MI51 mi$40.53/hr73,290
Gary, IN61 mi$46.38/hr67,555
Battle Creek, MI65 mi$46.04/hr52,205
Fort Wayne, IN67 mi$37.35/hr273,203

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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.

Indiana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Mishawaka

Mishawaka city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Mishawaka, IN?

Registered Nurses in the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area have a median pay of $41.18 per hour, about $85,660 a year. The middle half earn between $38.09 and $53.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

South Bend-Mishawaka ranks 119th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Mishawaka?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Mishawaka, led by Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include St. Joseph 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 Mishawaka?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mishawaka 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.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Mishawaka?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationIndianapolis, IN · 4 postings$51.10/ hr$33–$72
  • CommonSpirit HealthIndianapolis, IN · 3 postings$44.19/ hr$34–$53
  • AccentCareIndianapolis, IN · 2 postings$43.27/ hr$41–$46
  • Westways Staffing Services, Inc.Bloomington, IN · 3 wage offers$43.20/ hr$36–$43

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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

  1. Registered Nurse -DialysisPermanent
    $77k–$147k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN · posted today
  2. RN Home Health - PRNPer diem
    $35.53–$52.85/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Indianapolis, IN · posted today

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