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Nursing jobs in New York 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
8,200
Low 3%
Median Annual Salary
$113,440
$54.54/hr
COL-Adjusted
$82,008
COL index: 131.1
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In New York, there is a shortage of 8,200 registered nurses as of 2026 — 3% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $113,440 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $82,008 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in New York
Registered Nurse- (Acute Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, New York
$81520 - $130189 PA
Registered Nurse - GEC Educator
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, New York
$70887 - $118556 PA
Registered Nurse - Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Bath, New York
$74106 - $129998 PA
Registered Nurse - Acute Care
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, New York
$81520 - $136339 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Top hiring cities
- • New York City
- • Buffalo
- • Rochester
- • Albany
State nursing board
New York State Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $143 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in New York
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