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Nursing jobs in Tennessee 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
9,200
High 10.2%
Median Annual Salary
$85,390
$41.05/hr
COL-Adjusted
$77,752
COL index: 93
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Tennessee, there is a shortage of 9,200 registered nurses as of 2026 — 10.2% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $85,390 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $77,752 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Tennessee
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse- Cancer Care Navigator
Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$75191 - $129726 PA
Registered Nurse- Quality Management Consultant
Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$82230 - $144401 PA
Registered Nurse - Inpatient (2S, 4E, 4F, 5E)
Veterans Health Administration · Memphis, Tennessee
$80531 - $141529 PA
Registered Nurse - Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, Tennessee
$75191 - $129726 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Nashville
- • Memphis
- • Knoxville
State nursing board
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $115 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Tennessee
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Aya Healthcare / RNnetwork
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse