How much do staff Private Duty Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Private Duty Nurse is $34 per hour, but can pay up to $40 per hour.

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

CoreMedical Group Perm
Mission Viejo, CA
5x8 hrs

$250K-280K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA

$76-121/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$153K-230K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
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$72-115/hour

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Private Duty Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Private Duty Nurse Salary

$40.45/hour

The average salary for a Private Duty Nurse is $40.45 per hour. This is 21% lower than the nursing US average of $48.91.

Last updated on March 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Private Duty Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, September 29th 2026, Vivian has 4 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $43 per hour on average, and up to $50 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Private Duty Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Private Duty Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by private duty nurses?

Private duty nurses may hold WOCNCB Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), WOCNCB Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), NAWCO Diabetic Wound Certified (DWC), ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO-BC), among others.

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