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Nursing jobs in New Hampshire 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
2,000
Moderate 4.5%
Median Annual Salary
$97,900
$47.07/hr
COL-Adjusted
$74,357
COL index: 112
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In New Hampshire, there is a shortage of 2,000 registered nurses as of 2026 — 4.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $97,900 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $74,357 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in New Hampshire
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Surgical Clinic (Intermittent)
Veterans Health Administration · Manchester, New Hampshire
$76841 - $136666 PA
Registered Nurse- Community Living Center (CLC)
Veterans Health Administration · Manchester, New Hampshire
$83315 - $143375 PA
Registered Nurse-Community Living Center (CLC)
Veterans Health Administration · Manchester, New Hampshire
$83315 - $143375 PA
Registered Nurse- Community Living Center (CLC)
Veterans Health Administration · Manchester, New Hampshire
$83315 - $143375 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Manchester
- • Nashua
- • Concord
State nursing board
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $120 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in New Hampshire
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