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Nursing jobs in West Virginia 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
250
Low 1.5%
Median Annual Salary
$86,970
$41.81/hr
COL-Adjusted
$77,628
COL index: 86
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In West Virginia, there is a shortage of 250 registered nurses as of 2026 — 1.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $86,970 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $77,628 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in West Virginia
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Martinsburg, West Virginia
$73066 - $137588 PA
Registered Nurse - Quality Management Consultant
Veterans Health Administration · Martinsburg, West Virginia
$70938 - $135855 PA
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Veterans Health Administration · Martinsburg, West Virginia
$70938 - $135855 PA
Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Aliceville, Alabama
$50241 - $122314 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Charleston
- • Huntington
- • Morgantown
State nursing board
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Endorsement fee: $75 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in West Virginia
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