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Nursing jobs in Mississippi 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
5,800
Critical 12.3%
Median Annual Salary
$78,950
$37.96/hr
COL-Adjusted
$76,361
COL index: 89
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Mississippi, there is a shortage of 5,800 registered nurses as of 2026 — 12.3% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $78,950 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $76,361 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Mississippi
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Biloxi, Mississippi
$67396 - $161048 PA
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Biloxi, Mississippi
$67396 - $161048 PA
Registered Chief Nurse-SPS
Veterans Health Administration · Pensacola, Florida
$150705 - $200436 PA
Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Aliceville, Alabama
$50241 - $122314 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Jackson
- • Gulfport
- • Hattiesburg
State nursing board
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $100 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Mississippi
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