Hiring a registered nurse: the market today
The short answer ·
2,876 open postings ask for a registered nurse as of Sep 25, 2026, from 145 employers. The median advertised minimum is $81,479. 1,379 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
2,876open postings
145employers hiring
$81,479median advertised minimum
1,379new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 1,271 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a registered nurse?
Hard. 145 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 460 open postings.
What should I pay a registered nurse?
Advertised minimums center on $81,479. Federal staff in series 0610 average $132,611 in actual pay.