Nurses: Open Jobs, Posted Pay, and Hiring Trends Today

What is the posted pay and demand for nurses?

For postings that list an hourly rate, the median posted pay for nurses is $34.15 an hour. The middle half of postings start between $28.94 an hour and $40.12 an hour. For positions listing an annual salary, the median posted pay is $76,100 a year, with the middle half starting between $62,600 a year and $91,500 a year.

Over the last 30 days, employers added 7,957 new listings. This volume is down by 43% from the previous monthly period, showing the hiring trend over the last 8 weeks.

Which employers have the most postings for nurses?

The leading employer with open roles is HCA Healthcare with 1,009 active listings. This is followed by Aveanna Healthcare with 797 postings, and Trinity Health with 366 vacancies.

Other major hiring organizations include AdventHealth with 339 positions, and UPMC with 311 listings.

What are the requirements for nurses?

Many listings are suitable for those starting their careers, with an entry-level share of 21%. Among listings stating a minimum experience, the median requirement is 1 year. A bachelor's degree or higher is requested in 26% of the postings that specify education requirements.

• Obtain your ACLS, BLS, CPR or PALS certification, which is requested in 41% of job postings.
• Maintain an active RN license, needed for 18% of the roles, or a LPN or LVN license which is mentioned in 5% of postings.
• Build strong capabilities in medication administration, which is listed in 13% of jobs.
• Develop expertise in patient assessment, a requirement in 11% of listings, and care planning, which appears in 11% of roles.

Interview questions for nurses

Prepare to discuss practical clinical scenarios and patient interactions. Hiring managers ask specific questions to evaluate how you handle high-pressure care situations.

• A patient is showing subtle signs of decline during your shift, but their vital signs are still within normal limits. How do you approach the situation?
• Tell me about a time when a patient or family member disagreed with the care plan. How did you resolve the conflict?
• How do you organize your shift when you have multiple patients with complex medication schedules and immediate physical needs?
• Describe a situation where you had to coordinate with a doctor who was difficult to reach or resistant to your assessment of a patient's condition.

Where are the jobs for nurses?

Geographically, the state with the highest volume of postings is Pennsylvania with 1,274 positions. It is followed by Texas with 1,013 open roles, and New York with 977 postings.

Other states with high demand include Florida with 976 positions, and Georgia with 770 postings.

By metro area, the top location is Atlanta, GA with 197 listings, followed by Pittsburgh, PA with 157, and Cleveland, OH with 145 postings. Additionally, Saint Louis, MO has 129 active openings and Nashville, TN has 128 jobs. Work is primarily on-site, with a remote share of under 1%, representing 109 positions, and a hybrid share of 1%.

Questions people ask

How much do nurses make?

For positions listing an hourly wage, the median posted pay is $34.15 an hour. For positions listing a yearly salary, the median posted pay is $76,100 a year.

What are the common license requirements for nurses?

An active RN license is requested in 18% of active listings, while LPN or LVN license is required in 5% of postings.

Who hires nurses?

The top hiring employers are HCA Healthcare with 1,009 open postings, and Aveanna Healthcare with 797 postings.

Are there remote opportunities for nurses?

Remote roles represent a small fraction of the market, accounting for under 1% of the postings, which equals 109 open positions. Hybrid opportunities make up 1% of postings.