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Nursing jobs in Delaware 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
900
Low 3.8%
Median Annual Salary
$99,460
$47.82/hr
COL-Adjusted
$75,046
COL index: 109.7
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Delaware, there is a shortage of 900 registered nurses as of 2026 — 3.8% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $99,460 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $75,046 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Delaware
Registered Nurse-Float/Pool
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, Delaware
$86171 - $155501 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care unit
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, Delaware
$81491 - $146256 PA
Registered Nurse-Nursing Officer of the Day Intermittent
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, Delaware
$89896 - $156876 PA
Medical Records Technician (Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist- CDIS-Outpatient))
Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
$61722 - $80243 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Wilmington
- • Dover
- • Newark
State nursing board
Delaware Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $143 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Delaware
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse