RI · Warwick · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Warwick, RI

Registered Nurses in the Warwick area earn a median of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.58 and $54.11. That ranks 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 81st of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Warwick. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Warwick.

Open Registered Nurse roles in Warwick

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

RN Admit

Amedisys · Warwick, RI

$79k–$119k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 56437
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5 more open roles from employers in Warwick. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Infection Control, RN

Genesis Healthcare · Warwick, RI

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  • Full-Time Genesis USD $120,000.00/Yr.
  • Req 55916
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Registered Nurse – RN

Genesis Healthcare · Warwick, RI

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  • Full-Time Genesis USD $49.00/Hr.
  • Req 55917
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

MDS Coordinator, RN

Genesis Healthcare · Warwick, RI

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  • Full-Time Genesis USD $48.00/Hr.
  • Req 55100
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Registered Nurse pay in Warwick, RI

The metro median is 3% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $48.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 15,770 registered nurses employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 22.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.66$72,09023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.58$82,33012% below U.S. median
Median$46.74$97,2204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.11$112,55020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.09$133,31042% above U.S. median

How Warwick ranks

  • 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 81st of 335 after adjusting for local prices

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 Warwick

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.74 median hour buys what $45.93 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Warwick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,683
  • Per year: $84,132
  • Per month: $7,011

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

Travel assignment per diem in Warwick

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 Warwick

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Kent County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kent County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Cranston, RI6 mi$46.74/hr84,448
Providence, RI8 mi$46.74/hr194,706
Brockton, MA33 mi$49.25/hr105,788
Framingham, MA42 mi$49.25/hr73,361
Weymouth Town, MA43 mi$49.25/hr60,159
Worcester, MA44 mi$49.76/hr211,286

Registered Nurse jobs in Rhode Island · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Rhode Island

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island license by endorsement.

Rhode Island taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Rhode Island state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Warwick

Warwick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Warwick, RI?

Registered Nurses in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year. The middle half earn between $39.58 and $54.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 81st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Warwick?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Warwick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Warwick.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Warwick as a registered nurse?

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Warwick in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kent 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 Warwick?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warwick 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 Warwick?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationProvidence, RI · 2 postings$59.55/ hr$42–$77
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$39Median$56.02High$77

4 RN postings with published pay in Rhode Island, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (Inpatient)Permanent
    $88k–$160k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI · posted 2 days ago
  2. REGISTERED NURSE (OUTPATIENT STAFF)Permanent
    $88k–$160k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI · posted 6 days ago

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