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Nursing jobs in Michigan 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
5,400
Moderate 5.5%
Median Annual Salary
$94,300
$45.34/hr
COL-Adjusted
$82,067
COL index: 93.6
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Michigan, there is a shortage of 5,400 registered nurses as of 2026 — 5.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $94,300 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $82,067 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Michigan
Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Iron Mountain, Michigan
$69918 - $131481 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Device
Veterans Health Administration · Battle Creek, Michigan
$81934 - $140677 PA
Registered Nurse Outpatient Staff PACT
Veterans Health Administration · Pontiac, Michigan
$81479 - $139574 PA
Registered Nurse - Hematology / Oncology Infusion
Veterans Health Administration · Ann Arbor, Michigan
$81479 - $139574 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Detroit
- • Grand Rapids
- • Warren
State nursing board
Michigan Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $54 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Michigan
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