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Nursing jobs in Washington 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
11,200
High 9.5%
Median Annual Salary
$121,540
$58.43/hr
COL-Adjusted
$97,934
COL index: 121
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Washington, there is a shortage of 11,200 registered nurses as of 2026 — 9.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $121,540 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $97,934 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Washington
Registered Nurse - HUDVASH
Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, Washington
$87285 - $161201 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, Washington
$87285 - $161201 PA
Registered Nurse (Women's Health)
Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, Washington
$87285 - $161201 PA
Registered Nurse - Cancer Care Clinic
Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, Washington
$87285 - $161201 PA
Top hiring cities
State nursing board
Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Endorsement fee: $88 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Washington
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