Registered Nurse Jobs

What registered nurse jobs pay

Most employers post hourly pay ranges. The middle half of active postings start between $33.94 an hour and $44.52 an hour. For positions that list a salary, the middle half start between $73,900 a year and $94,800 a year.

Olive first saw 37,028 new registered nurse postings in the last 30 days, against 24,618 in the 30 days before. Olive's intake of postings across every job shifted in the week of October 19, 2026, so the two counts are not like for like, and this page doesn't read a trend from them.

Who hires registered nurses

Large healthcare systems and dialysis providers account for a massive share of openings. The top employer is HCA Healthcare with 3,501 open postings, followed by AdventHealth with 2,954 and Trinity Health with 2,745. Dialysis centers are also hiring heavily, with Fresenius Medical Care listing 1,260 jobs, and regional health systems like Advocate Health listing 1,236 openings.

How to qualify for registered nurse jobs

Employers specify active credentials on most listings. An RN license is explicitly requested on 30% of postings. Basic life support and resuscitation cards, bundled as ACLS, BLS, CPR or PALS certification, appear on 48% of listings.

The median required experience is 1 year, though 11% of postings are open to entry level applicants and new grads. If you have a degree, note that 24% of postings stating an education request require a bachelor's degree.

• Highlight core nursing competencies in your profile, such as patient assessment (requested on 8% of postings), care planning (found on 7%), and medication administration (on 5% of jobs).
• Ensure your resuscitation, life support, and basic clinical certifications are valid and prominent on your application.

Interview questions for registered nurses

Hiring managers ask behavioral and situational questions to check how you handle clinical pressure, patient handoffs, and unexpected shifts in patient status.

• A patient's vital signs deteriorate suddenly, but the attending doctor is not returning your calls. What are your immediate actions?
• Tell me about a time you had to deal with an upset or non-compliant family member. How did you de-escalate the situation while maintaining care?
• Describe a shift where you were severely short-staffed. How did you prioritize your patient rounds and medication passes?
• How do you handle a situation where you believe a prescribed dosage is incorrect or potentially unsafe for the patient?

Where registered nurse jobs are located

Most opportunities are on-site at hospitals and clinics. Remote jobs account for under 1% of postings (293 jobs), and hybrid openings account for under 1% (545 jobs).

Among metropolitan areas, Houston, TX leads with 593 open postings. This is followed by Atlanta, GA with 531, and Cleveland, OH with 525. In the western markets, Denver, CO has 485 open jobs, and Louisville, KY has 430 postings.

Statewide, Florida has the highest volume with 4,848 active listings, followed by Texas with 4,642, and New York with 3,440. Other major hubs include Ohio with 2,782 and Georgia with 2,573.

Questions people ask

What do registered nurse jobs pay?

The median start pay for registered nurse jobs is $38.00 an hour for hourly postings and $81,900 a year for salaried positions.

How many registered nurse jobs are available?

There are currently 59,275 active registered nurse jobs listed online.

What credentials do you need for registered nurse jobs?

Postings heavily request an RN license (on 30% of postings) along with basic clinical credentials like ACLS, BLS, CPR or PALS certification (on 48% of listings).

Who are the top employers for registered nurse jobs?

The largest employer is HCA Healthcare with 3,501 jobs, followed closely by AdventHealth with 2,954 and Trinity Health with 2,745.