LIVE MARKET·920 postings · last 180 days·Updated April 30, 2026

Ldrp Nurse salary: $80.68/hr$3,227/wk$167,814/yr median.

Pay range $77.78$3,111$161,782$84.55/hr$3,382/wk$175,864/yr across the middle 50% of active Women's Health Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) postings nationwide.

106 unique employers · 116 cities · 41 states. Pay moved +2.8% over the last 30 days.

Show pay as
Median /hr/wk/yr
$80.68$3,227$167,814
P25–P75
$77.78$3,111$161,782$84.55$3,382$175,864
middle 50%
Postings
920
36.2%
Coverage
41 states
106 employers
01·PAY DISTRIBUTION·P10 → P90

How Ldrp Nurse pay is distributed.

10% of postings pay under $69.47/hr$2,779/wk$144,498/yr. The top 10% pay above $88.15/hr$3,526/wk$183,352/yr.

P10
$69.47
P25
$77.78
P50
$80.68
P75
$84.55
P90
$88.15
P10
$69.47/hr$2,779/wk$144,498/yr
P25
$77.78/hr$3,111/wk$161,782/yr
P50 (median)
$80.68/hr$3,227/wk$167,814/yr
P75
$84.55/hr$3,382/wk$175,864/yr
P90
$88.15/hr$3,526/wk$183,352/yr
03·STATE BREAKDOWN·n=920

Ldrp Nurse pay across every state with live data.

01Arkansas AR7 postings
$71.40/hr
02California CA34 postings
$88.09/hr
03Colorado CO55 postings
$83.47/hr
04Florida FL8 postings
$67.71/hr
05Idaho ID46 postings
$80.81/hr
06Iowa IA21 postings
$67.72/hr
07Maine ME45 postings
$81.61/hr
08Massachusetts MA49 postings
$81.69/hr
09Minnesota MN25 postings
$80.11/hr
10Montana MT121 postings
$85.28/hr
11Nebraska NE20 postings
$71.48/hr
12New Mexico NM13 postings
$83.42/hr
13New York NY6 postings
$79.66/hr
14North Carolina NC6 postings
$61.37/hr
15North Dakota ND102 postings
$80.89/hr
16Oregon OR218 postings
$80.06/hr
17Washington WA66 postings
$83.09/hr
18West Virginia WV6 postings
$70.61/hr
19Wisconsin WI7 postings
$75.00/hr
20Wyoming WY19 postings
$69.72/hr

Showing all 20 states with live data. Bars scale to the highest-paying state.

04·TOP-PAYING CITIES·METROS WITH ACTIVE POSTINGS

The metros writing the biggest Ldrp Nurse paychecks.

CityStateMedian /hr/wk/yrP25–P75Postings
red bluffCA · CALIFORNIA$90.25$3,610$187,720$87.75$3,510$182,520$93.61$3,744$194,70917
brocktonMA · MASSACHUSETTS$89.69$3,588$186,555$88.73$3,549$184,558$90.46$3,618$188,15712
twin fallsID · IDAHO$86.17$3,447$179,234$86.06$3,442$179,005$87.17$3,487$181,31421
moses lakeWA · WASHINGTON$86.11$3,444$179,109$84.61$3,384$175,989$88.89$3,556$184,89119
havreMT · MONTANA$85.92$3,437$178,714$82.95$3,318$172,536$89.61$3,584$186,389108
05·EMPLOYER BREAKDOWN·TOP 20 BY PAY

Where the top of the market is paying for Ldrp Nurse.

EmployerMedian /hr/wk/yrRangePostings
$86.85$3,474$180,648$66.50$2,660$138,320$105.06$4,202$218,52522
adn healthcare$86.17$3,447$179,234$76.11$3,044$158,309$94.67$3,787$196,91431
catalytic solutions$86.11$3,444$179,109$81.39$3,256$169,291$96.19$3,848$200,0757
cloudinfrait inc$84.22$3,369$175,178$81.94$3,278$170,435$89.61$3,584$186,3897
first connect health$84.36$3,374$175,469$79.08$3,163$164,486$87.47$3,499$181,9386
noor inc.$86.22$3,449$179,338$79.61$3,184$165,589$89.61$3,584$186,3897
nurse first$84.83$3,393$176,446$81.36$3,254$169,229$92.25$3,690$191,8807
prime time healthcare nursing$84.49$3,380$175,739$76.61$3,064$159,349$91.72$3,669$190,7786
the good life medstaff$88.65$3,546$184,392$77.56$3,102$161,325$96.67$3,867$201,07418
theraex staffing services$85.50$3,420$177,840$80.50$3,220$167,440$87.00$3,480$180,9608

Showing all 10 employers with live pay data.

06·SHIFT & CONTRACT MIX·PAY BY WORK PATTERN

How Ldrp Nurse pay shifts by schedule and contract type.

Travel Contract pays the most at $80.50/hr$3,220/wk$167,440/yr median — 89% above Fulltime at $42.50/hr$1,700/wk$88,400/yr.

BY SHIFT
Nights
438 postings
$80.28/hr$3,211/wk$166,982/yr
Days
273 postings
$81.11/hr$3,244/wk$168,709/yr
Rotating
94 postings
$83.61/hr$3,344/wk$173,909/yr
Day
65 postings
$79.61/hr$3,184/wk$165,589/yr
Flexible
18 postings
$81.97/hr$3,279/wk$170,498/yr
Night
11 postings
$81.61/hr$3,264/wk$169,749/yr
Evenings
10 postings
$81.54/hr$3,262/wk$169,603/yr
Not Specified
8 postings
$42.50/hr$1,700/wk$88,400/yr
BY JOB TYPE
Travel Contract
758 postings
$80.50/hr$3,220/wk$167,440/yr
Not Specified
150 postings
$84.72/hr$3,389/wk$176,218/yr
Permanent
4 postings
$71.40/hr$2,856/wk$148,512/yr
Contract
3 postings
$72.50/hr$2,900/wk$150,800/yr
Fulltime
3 postings
$42.50/hr$1,700/wk$88,400/yr
08·HOW TO BECOME·CAREER PATHWAY·GENERAL TO REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

How to become a Ldrp Nurse.

Registered Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and families about health conditions, and provide emotional support throughout treatment. The RN umbrella spans every clinical specialty — from ICU and ER to labor & delivery, oncology, OR, and ambulatory care — so the licensing path is shared but specialty training comes after.

Education·Min: ADN · Preferred: BSN

Most RNs complete either an ADN or a BSN, then pass the NCLEX-RN to earn state licensure. The market has shifted decisively toward BSN-preferred (and increasingly BSN-required) hospital hiring — Magnet-designated and academic medical centers typically require a BSN, and many hospitals will hire ADNs only on the condition they complete an RN-to-BSN bridge within 3-5 years.

DegreeDurationNotes
Associate Degree in NursingADN2-3 yearsEntry-level nursing degree offered at community colleges. Qualifies graduates to take NCLEX-RN.
Bachelor of Science in NursingBSN4 yearsPreferred by most hospitals and required for many positions, including Magnet-designated facilities. Opens doors to leadership and specialized roles.
Accelerated BSNABSN12-18 monthsIntensive program for students who already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree. Lets career-changers reach NCLEX eligibility quickly.
Master of Science in NursingMSN2-3 years post-BSNRequired for advanced practice roles like Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or nurse leadership.
Direct-Entry MSN3 yearsCombined RN-to-APRN route for non-nursing bachelor's holders who want to become an RN and an APRN in one program.
Licenses & Exams·3 credentials
RN LicenseRegistered Nurse LicenseRequired
Exam: NCLEX-RN · Issued by: State Board of Nursing

State-issued license required to practice nursing. Must pass NCLEX-RN and meet your state board's background and education requirements.

BLSBasic Life SupportRequired
Issued by: American Heart Association

CPR and basic emergency cardiovascular care certification — required at hire by essentially every inpatient employer.

Compact LicenseNurse Licensure Compact (NLC)Optional
Issued by: NCSBN

Multi-state license available in compact states (~40 states as of 2026). Valuable for travel nursing and telehealth — your home-state license lets you practice in any other compact state without re-applying.

Optional Certifications·Pay boost where known
CredentialIssued byPay impact
CCRN
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Standard credential for ICU/critical care RNs. Requires ~1,750 hours of direct critical-care experience.
AACN+8-15%
CEN
Certified Emergency Nurse
Validates specialty knowledge in emergency department nursing.
BCEN+5-10%
PCCN
Progressive Care Certified Nurse
For nurses caring for acutely ill adult patients in step-down and progressive care units.
AACN+5-10%
RNC-OB
Registered Nurse Certified - Inpatient Obstetric
Specialty certification for labor & delivery and high-risk OB nurses.
NCC+5-10%
OCN
Oncology Certified Nurse
Validates expertise in adult oncology nursing — infusion, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
ONCC+5-10%
CNOR
Certified Perioperative Nurse
Standard for OR/perioperative nurses; demonstrates competence across surgical specialties.
CCI+5-10%
Career Path·6 steps
  1. 0-1 years
    New Graduate RN / Residency

    Entry-level position, often in a structured 6-12 month nurse residency program. Focus on building foundational bedside skills with preceptor support.

  2. 1-3 years
    Staff RN

    Independent bedside nurse with growing autonomy and clinical judgment. Often the point at which a nurse picks a specialty (ICU, ER, OR, L&D, etc.).

  3. 3-5 years
    Senior RN / Charge Nurse

    Takes on leadership responsibilities, mentors new nurses, coordinates unit activities. Typically holds a specialty certification.

  4. 5-8 years
    Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Educator

    Advanced roles requiring MSN. Focus on improving care quality, evidence-based practice, or training staff.

  5. 8+ years
    Nurse Manager / Director

    Leadership oversight of nursing units, budgets, and staff. MSN often required; MBA or DNP common at the director level.

  6. 15+ years
    Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

    Executive leadership overseeing all nursing operations across a hospital or system. Requires MSN/DNP and extensive operational experience.

Work Environment
Hospitals (inpatient and ER)Outpatient clinics and ambulatory surgeryLong-term care and SNFsHome health and hospiceSchools and occupational healthTravel nursing assignmentsTelehealth

Schedule. Inpatient nursing is dominated by 12-hour shifts (typically 3 shifts per week). Outpatient roles run business hours with no nights/weekends. Travel contracts are usually 13 weeks at 36-48 hours per week.

Physical demands. Physically demanding: long stretches on your feet, frequent patient lifting and repositioning, and consistent exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Emotionally demanding in acute care.

Job Outlook·Strong
+6% (2022-2032)

Nursing remains one of the fastest-growing US occupations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects ~193,000 RN openings per year through 2032, driven by an aging population, retiring baby-boomer nurses, and the continued post-pandemic acuity bump. Travel and per-diem rates have settled below 2021-2022 peaks but remain above pre-pandemic baselines.

FAQ — Becoming this role·4 questions
How long does it take to become an RN?

Typically 2-4 years depending on the degree route. An ADN takes 2-3 years, a BSN takes 4. Accelerated BSN programs for second-degree students can finish in 12-18 months. After graduation you must pass the NCLEX-RN before practicing.

Is a BSN worth it over an ADN?

In most regional markets, yes. BSN-prepared nurses have access to a broader pool of hospital jobs (especially Magnet-designated centers), command higher starting pay in many systems, and have a clearer path into specialty units, leadership, and APRN programs. ADN remains a faster, cheaper entry point — particularly in rural or community-hospital markets.

What is the NCLEX-RN pass rate?

First-time pass rates for US-educated candidates have run 79-87% in recent years. Pass rates vary substantially by program. Most schools publish their first-time NCLEX rate, which is the cleanest signal of program quality.

Do I need a specialty certification to work in ICU or ER?

Not for your first job — most ICU and ER hires are new grads or general med-surg nurses entering a specialty residency. Specialty certifications like CCRN (ICU) or CEN (ER) are typically pursued after 1-2 years on the unit and often come with a small pay differential or a one-time bonus.

09·FREQUENTLY ASKED·LDRP NURSE

What clinicians ask about Ldrp Nurse pay.

What is the average Ldrp Nurse salary in 2026?

The median Ldrp Nurse salary is $80.68/hr (approximately $167,814/yr) based on 920 active job postings.

What is the pay range for Ldrp Nurse?

Hourly pay ranges from $77.78 at the 25th percentile to $84.55 at the 75th percentile, with the top 10% earning above $88.15/hr.

Which state pays Ldrp Nurse roles the most?

Alabama currently leads with a median of $76.13/hr across 0 postings.

How many employers are hiring Ldrp Nurses?

Our dataset shows 106 unique employers posting Ldrp Nurse roles across 41 states.

Where does TrueRounds get Ldrp Nurse salary data?

All salary figures are computed from active US healthcare job postings with listed pay ranges, collected over a rolling 180-day window and weighted by posting volume.

11·METHODOLOGY·HOW WE BUILD THESE NUMBERS

Active US healthcare postings. Weighted by volume. Refreshed daily.

Pay benchmarks are computed from active job postings with listed pay ranges, collected on a rolling 180-day window. Each role's percentiles are weighted by posting volume so a metro with two postings doesn't outweigh a metro with two hundred. Outliers (postings priced more than 4× the role median) are dropped to avoid contract-line distortion.

Use the data, then push back.

Bring these numbers into your next contract conversation. Recruiters know what the market pays — now you do too.