Infusion nurse salary: what infusion RNs get paid
Infusion RNs in current postings on this site are offered a median of about $47 an hour, based on 11 job posts that list an hourly rate. For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for all registered nurses at $93,600 a year (about $45 an hour) as of May 2024.
- Pay is posted on only 15 of 207 infusion RN listings here, so treat any single number as a range, not a promise.
- PRN and per-diem roles trade benefits and guaranteed hours for flexibility, so compare total compensation, not just the hourly rate.
- Location, setting (home infusion vs. infusion center) and skills like oncology or port access move pay more than job title does.
Infusion nurse pay from real job posts
| Role | Median hourly | Range in posts | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infusion RN (all) | $47 | $40–$72 | 11 |
| Infusion RN, PRN / per diem | $47 | $44–$52 | 5 |
| Infusion pharmacist / pharmacy tech | $85 | $78–$124 | 12 |
Midpoint of each posted pay range, from employer careers pages. Rows with fewer than 5 postings are hidden. Updated weekly.
Why infusion nurse pay varies so much
Schedule: PRN vs. staff
Per-diem (PRN) infusion nurses don't get benefits or guaranteed hours, and some employers offset that with a higher hourly rate, but not all do, so check the table above against staff rates at the same employer. Staff roles add health insurance, PTO and predictable schedules, so compare total compensation, not just the hourly number. See current PRN infusion nurse jobs.
Setting: home infusion vs. infusion center
Home infusion nurses are often paid per visit, or hourly plus mileage, so their pay depends on visit volume and drive time. Infusion center nurses usually earn hourly pay with set clinic hours. Our home infusion vs. infusion center guide compares the two.
Location
Nursing pay tracks local labor markets and cost of living, so the same role can pay very differently across states. Browse jobs by state to see what employers near you offer, for example California, New York or Arizona.
Skills and certification
Oncology and chemotherapy experience, strong port and PICC skills, and certifications like the CRNI make you a stronger candidate. Most postings list certification as preferred rather than tied to a set pay bump, so use it as leverage in negotiation rather than expecting an automatic raise.
How to negotiate infusion nurse pay
- Anchor on posted ranges. Many states now require pay ranges in job ads. If you meet the preferred qualifications, aim for the top of the range.
- Price your IV skills. First-stick IV starts, port access and reaction management are exactly what infusion centers struggle to hire for.
- Ask about differentials. Weekend, charge, oncology or certification differentials can matter more than the base rate.
- For home infusion, ask about visit pay and mileage, and how many visits a typical day includes.
FAQ
Do infusion nurses make more than other RNs?
Not automatically. Infusion roles often win on hours (weekday, daytime) rather than pay. Pay depends more on location, setting and experience than on the infusion title itself.
Does CRNI certification raise pay?
Some employers pay a certification differential, but most job posts list CRNI as preferred. Its main value is getting hired and negotiating.
Sources: job postings collected from employer careers pages by InfusionJobs; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses (median pay, May 2024).
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