Nurse Benefits & Salary

Unparalleled Nurse Benefits
Your pay. Your way.
Elevate your experience through comprehensive benefits, top-tier nurse salary, and perks! At CareerStaff, we also provide comprehensive benefits including health and wellness coverage, flexible schedules, and unparalleled support.
As a local, travel, or per diem nurse, discover the extraordinary benefits and salary packages that await you on your fulfilling career path with CareerStaff.

Unmatched Travel Nurse Benefits & Salary
Your Adventure. Your Reward.
Embark on a rewarding travel nursing adventure with CareerStaff! Enjoy nationwide assignments, housing, and travel stipends, all complemented by top-tier pay. The travel nurse benefits are endless.
Discover why so many nurses travel with CareerStaff — your journey to excellence starts here!
Nurse Salary and Benefits FAQs

In 2023, the average base salary for registered nurses is about $1,697 per week or around $92,741 a year. For per diem nurses, the average hourly rate is around $33 per hour or $1,332 per week. Earnings can also vary based on location, facility, or state.
However, many local CareerStaff nurses can earn more than $2,000-$3,000 per week, depending on the assignment type, demand, and bonuses!
Similarly, travel nurses can boost their salary by taking advantage of travel incentives and tax-free stipends.
Take your career to new heights and connect with a CareerStaff recruiter to see how much you can earn!
Yes! Unlike other agencies where benefits aren’t guaranteed, in addition to top-pay and perks, comprehensive benefits for full-time nurses typically include:
Medical Plans
Dental Plans
Vision Plans
401(k) Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Pre-Tax Spending Accounts, and more.
Additionally, there are also many other benefits CareerStaff clinicians enjoy, from hundreds of assignments nationwide to referral bonus opportunities.
Travel nurses are among the highest paid nurses, with many grossing over six figures a year including base salary, stipends, bonuses, and more.
In 2023, jobs in critical care (ICU), telemetry, emergency room, operating room, and cath lab settings fetched some of the highest nurse salaries. However, the amount paid typically depends on various factors such as the work setting, nurse specialty, demand, and location.
By partnering with CareerStaff, we’ll work with you to maximize your earnings and reach a compensation package that you deserve!
Per diem nursing at offers unmatched flexibility. Unlike traditional nurses, PRN and per diem nurses have the benefit of deciding when and where they want to work.
Enjoy the freedom to choose your shifts, create a personalized schedule, and earn competitive wages where you’re needed most. Additionally, experience the ideal work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in diverse healthcare settings.
Discover which nursing contract type is right for you!

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Your Setting. Your Next Nursing Job.
When you work with CareerStaff, you’ll get access to hundreds of available assignments every day, in a wide variety of nurse settings and specialties, including:
- Hospitals, health centers, and surgical centers
- Post-acute care, critical care, and ICU wards
- Senior living, skilled nursing (SNF), and long-term care facilities (LTC)
- Schools and educational facilities
- Correctional facilities
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