Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Per Diem Registered Nurse-Labor Triage
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$55.55–$83.33/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Lake Forest, CA
Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Lake Forest area centers on $64.16 per hour, or about $133,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.99 and the upper quarter over $79.47. That ranks 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 27th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 85 hospitals in the Lake Forest metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lake Forest.
- $64.16median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $52–$79typical range per hour
- 107,340telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Lake Forest, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 107,340 registered nurses employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 17.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.85 | $99,530 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.99 | $108,140 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Median | $64.16 | $133,440 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.47 | $165,300 | 77% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.05 | $172,740 | 85% above U.S. median |
How Lake Forest ranks
- 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 27th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th of 23 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
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 Lake Forest
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.16 median hour buys what $56.50 buys at the national price level, 26% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,310
- Per year: $115,488
- Per month: $9,624
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lake Forest as they open.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse-Labor Triage
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$48.30–$72.45/ hour
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Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Administrative Associate C (Per Diem) - Nurse Triage Answering Service
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$23.00–$28.88/ hour
Hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo, CA | 3 mi | $64.16/hr | 91,601 |
| Irvine, CA | 6 mi | $64.16/hr | 318,683 |
| Corona, CA | 16 mi | $62.58/hr | 161,540 |
Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in California · Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
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Common questions
How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Lake Forest, CA?
Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $64.16 per hour, about $133,440 a year. The middle half earn between $51.99 and $79.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lake Forest a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 27th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Lake Forest?
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, led by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Lake Forest as a telehealth / triage 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.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Lake Forest?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Lake Forest and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Lake Forest.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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Low$23Median$60.38High$83
3 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in California, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Telehealth RN roles
- Per Diem Registered Nurse-Labor TriagePer diem$55.55–$83.33/ hour
- Registered Nurse-Labor TriagePermanent$48.30–$72.45/ hour
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