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Nursing jobs in Pennsylvania 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
3,200
Low 1.5%
Median Annual Salary
$94,020
$45.2/hr
COL-Adjusted
$83,505
COL index: 99
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Pennsylvania, there is a shortage of 3,200 registered nurses as of 2026 — 1.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $94,020 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $83,505 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Domiciliary Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Lebanon, Pennsylvania
$80654 - $138421 PA
Registered Nurse-Short Stay Unit
Veterans Health Administration · Lebanon, Pennsylvania
$80654 - $138421 PA
Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty Care Outpatient Staff
Veterans Health Administration · Lebanon, Pennsylvania
$73577 - $128971 PA
Registered Nurse- Acute Care - Float
Veterans Health Administration · Altoona, Pennsylvania
$72280 - $142446 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Philadelphia
- • Pittsburgh
- • Allentown
State nursing board
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $120 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Pennsylvania
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