Hiring a registered nurse: the market today
The short answer ·
3,624 open postings ask for a registered nurse as of Nov 11, 2026, from 173 employers. The median advertised pay is $100,675, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 1,895 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 1,204 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a registered nurse?
Hard. 173 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 547 open postings.
What should I pay a registered nurse?
Advertised pay centers on $100,675. Federal staff in series 0610 average $133,209 in actual pay.
Where is a registered nurse being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Florida (795), South Carolina (307) and Virginia (250). Together they hold 37% of its 3,624 open postings.
Who can help me hire a registered nurse?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.