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CommonSpirit Health · Long Beach, CA
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Telemetry nurse jobs in Long Beach, CA
Registered Nurses in the Long Beach area earn a median of $64.16 per hour, about $133,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $51.99 and $79.47. That ranks 15th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 27th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Long Beach. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Long Beach.
- $64.16median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $52–$79typical range per hour
- 107,340registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 Long Beach 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 telemetry 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 Long Beach
- 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.
Estimate your Long Beach paycheck
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.
Travel assignment per diem in Long Beach
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
Travel telemetry 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 Long Beach
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Long Beach, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of telemetry nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Long Beach Healthcare System Long Beach, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| College Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | No |
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hosp Lb Long Beach, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility Long Beach, CA | 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 Los Angeles County
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (3 geographic, 9 population-group, 87 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 10 mi | $64.16/hr | 89,537 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 11 mi | $64.16/hr | 193,151 |
Telemetry nurse jobs in California · Telemetry nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
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.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do telemetry nurses make in Long Beach, CA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered 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 Long Beach a good place for telemetry nurses once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 27th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring telemetry nurses in Long Beach?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Long Beach. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Long Beach.
Do I need a California license to work in Long Beach as a telemetry 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.
Is Long Beach in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 Long Beach?
The federal per diem benchmark in Long Beach is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place telemetry nurses in Long Beach?
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Your RN pay reportLong Beach, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MemorialCareLong Beach, CA · 11 postings$64.50/ hr$50–$99
- 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$66.48High$79
536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 536 RN roles
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
- RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
+ 534 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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