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Nursing jobs in Oklahoma 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
5,500
High 10.5%
Median Annual Salary
$85,060
$40.89/hr
COL-Adjusted
$82,360
COL index: 89.5
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Oklahoma, there is a shortage of 5,500 registered nurses as of 2026 — 10.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $85,060 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $82,360 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Oklahoma
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$75016 - $139502 PA
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Muskogee, Oklahoma
$82817 - $149876 PA
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$75016 - $139502 PA
Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)
Veterans Health Administration · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$75016 - $139502 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Oklahoma City
- • Tulsa
- • Norman
State nursing board
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $150 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Oklahoma
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