CA · Oceanside · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Oceanside, CA

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Oceanside area earn a median of $63.99 per hour, about $133,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $58.52 and $78.58. That ranks 16th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 25th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Oceanside and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oceanside.

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Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Oceanside, 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 27,660 registered nurses employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 18.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.60$103,17010% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.52$121,72030% above U.S. median
Median$63.99$133,09042% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.58$163,45075% above U.S. median
Top 10%$84.05$174,82087% above U.S. median

How Oceanside ranks

  • 16th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 Oceanside

  • Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.99 median hour buys what $57.19 buys at the national price level, 27% 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 Oceanside paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,304
  • Per year: $115,182
  • Per month: $9,598

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Oceanside

CMS lists 1 hospital in Oceanside.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Tri-City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Vista, CA5 mi$63.99/hr99,322
Carlsbad, CA7 mi$63.99/hr113,575
Temecula, CA21 mi$62.58/hr112,431
San Clemente, CA24 mi$64.16/hr62,627
Murrieta, CA25 mi$62.58/hr112,539
Laguna Niguel, CA31 mi$64.16/hr64,185

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

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

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Oceanside

Oceanside city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Oceanside, CA?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $63.99 per hour, about $133,090 a year. The middle half earn between $58.52 and $78.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Oceanside a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 25th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring telehealth / triage nurses in Oceanside?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oceanside.

Do I need a California license to work in Oceanside 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 Oceanside?

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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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2What they are offering now

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

  1. Per Diem Registered Nurse-Labor TriagePer diem
    $55.55–$83.33/ hour
    Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA · posted 7 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse-Labor TriagePermanent
    $48.30–$72.45/ hour
    Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA · posted 7 days ago

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