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Nursing jobs in North Dakota 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
600
Low 2.1%
Median Annual Salary
$83,600
$40.19/hr
COL-Adjusted
$83,337
COL index: 92
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In North Dakota, there is a shortage of 600 registered nurses as of 2026 — 2.1% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $83,600 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $83,337 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in North Dakota
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Tribal HUD VASH Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Devils Lake, North Dakota
$61784 - $116604 PA
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Veterans Health Administration · Fargo, North Dakota
$72341 - $120600 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
Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration · Fargo, North Dakota
$40110 - $63606 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Fargo
- • Bismarck
- • Grand Forks
State nursing board
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $150 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in North Dakota
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