Hiring a registered nurse: the market today

The short answer · Oct 10, 2026

3,114 open postings ask for a registered nurse as of Oct 10, 2026, from 160 employers. The median advertised pay is $97,521, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 1,704 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

3,114open postings

160employers hiring

$97,521median advertised pay

1,704new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc)577

Veterans Health Administration268

Tampa General Hospital220

Broward Health (North Broward Hospital District)159

University of Virginia128

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10

What it pays

Lower quartile$84,854

Median$97,521

Upper quartile$113,976

Federal average, series 0610$133,019

Advertised pay (range midpoints), 1,259 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a registered nurse?

Hard. 160 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 577 open postings.

What should I pay a registered nurse?

Advertised pay centers on $97,521. Federal staff in series 0610 average $133,019 in actual pay.