Occupation
Registered Nurse
A registered nurse (RN) delivers direct patient care, performs clinical assessments, administers IV therapy, and coordinates care across the healthcare team, all while documenting in EHR systems like Epic or Cerner. RNs work across virtually every healthcare setting, from hospital floors to outpatient clinics to home health, and serve as the primary point of contact between patients and the broader care team. The role requires a nursing degree and licensure, along with strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Duties & responsibilities
- Assess patients' health status and monitor vital signs and symptoms throughout care episodes
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and other clinical treatments according to provider orders
- Document patient care activities and clinical findings in electronic health record systems
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans
- Provide patient and family education on health conditions, medications, and self-care management
- Perform triage and clinical decision-making to prioritize patient needs and safety
- Support procedures and manage patient comfort and safety in various clinical settings
What Registered Nurse roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Registered Nurse make?
Employers posting Registered Nurse roles list a median of $110,000 a year (middle half $99,000–$123,000), from 220 postings that state pay.
48% of open Registered Nurse roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Registered Nurse roles?
458 open Registered Nurse roles from 20 employers; the most at Cleveland Clinic, Veterans Health Administration and Vanderbilt University & Medical Center, and in Tennessee, Ohio and Washington.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Registered Nurse in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
- Open roles
- 458
- Employers
- 20
- Median pay
- $110,000
- Disclose pay
- 48%
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Open Registered Nurse roles (462)
Registered Nurse - Patient Safety Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Temple, TX · $79,295 – $139,966
A clinical leadership role at the Veterans Health Administration focused on building and sustaining patient safety systems across the facility. This position suits experienced nurses who want to shift from bedside care into safety program coordination, policy implementation, and staff training on safety practices.
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Nurse (Pediatrics)
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Shiprock, New Mexico · $73,426 – $109,678
This pediatric nursing role at a tribal health system involves comprehensive patient assessment, therapeutic care delivery, and family education for children across various acuity levels. The position suits experienced nurses seeking to work independently in a specialty pediatric setting with federal employment benefits.
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Nurse (ClinicalPediatrics)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Tacoma, WA · $107,067 – $139,196
This is a pediatric nursing role at a military medical center in Tacoma, Washington, serving children and adolescents in both acute care and surgical settings. The position suits experienced nurses who want to work in a structured federal environment with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
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Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Full-time · Bennettsville, SC · $77,192 – $100,355
A nursing position within the federal prison system focused on preventing and controlling infectious diseases while supporting correctional security. This role suits experienced infection control nurses who can work independently managing disease surveillance, outbreak containment, and immunization programs in a correctional health services setting.
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NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)
Army National Guard Units
Birmingham, AL · $75,431 – $98,066
This is a military nursing role focused on managing the health readiness of National Guard service members, helping them understand medical limitations and coordinate their care across military and civilian providers. The position suits experienced registered nurses comfortable working in a military structure who want to support soldiers' medical and deployment readiness through case management and health education.
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Registered Nurse
Longs Drugs
Cincinnati, OH
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Registered Nurse (RN) -Behavioral Health
Lifepoint Hospitals
Full-time · White Hall, AR
A bedside nursing role in a psychiatric setting working overnight hours, caring for patients with behavioral health needs and managing acute psychiatric conditions. Suited for nurses comfortable with mental health populations and flexible schedules.
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RN, Specialty - Nephrology
CityMD
Bend, OR
This nephrology nursing role manages dialysis and plasmapheresis care for patients in an outpatient setting, requiring hands-on treatment of end-stage renal disease and autoimmune conditions. It suits nurses transitioning into specialty care who have dialysis experience and want to work in a coordinated, multi-disciplinary healthcare network.
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Clinical Training & Quality Specialist
Cohere Health
Full-time · United States · $70,000 – $78,000
This role combines clinical quality assurance and staff training for a healthcare technology company, auditing clinical decisions against guidelines and coaching team members to improve performance. It suits nurses with healthcare operations experience who enjoy analyzing data, mentoring others, and implementing process improvements.
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Care Manager RN – Weekends (Sat/Sun)
AdventHealth
Part-time · ADVENTHEALTH PARKER · $35 – $66 / hour
This role manages patient discharge planning and care transitions for a hospital system, working weekend shifts. It suits experienced nurses interested in care coordination and helping patients navigate post-acute services and community resources.
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Where Registered Nurses commonly go next: Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Supervisior, Nursing Preceptor, Nursing Supervisor, Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner, Physician Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Muskogee, OK · $135,288 – $196,116
This VA position offers a Nurse Practitioner an opportunity to lead primary care delivery for a diverse patient population, managing both acute and chronic conditions with an emphasis on preventive health and evidence-based practice. The role provides federal benefits including loan repayment assistance, a traditional pension, and comprehensive insurance, alongside a structured Monday–Friday schedule.
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Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH PORTER
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Nurse Practitioner
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Groton, CT · $100,992 – $131,293
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Nurse Practitioner
Longs Drugs
MO - Ellisville
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Clinical Nurse Educator
HonorHealth
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Heart Failure II, Hillcrest (East Region)
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Hillcrest Hospital
Cleveland Clinic seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to manage heart failure patients across ICU, floor, and outpatient settings at Hillcrest Hospital. This full-time day shift role suits providers with cardiology experience who want to join an established cardiac team with minimal call and no overnight coverage.
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Stem Cell Transplant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
This role involves providing specialized clinical care to hospitalized stem cell transplant patients as part of an academic cancer center's multidisciplinary team. It suits a clinician with advanced practice credentials seeking to work in a high-volume transplant program with structured shift hours and no on-call obligations.
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Sub-Investigator, On-Site, Phoenix, AZ
IQVIA
Full-time · Phoenix, AZ · $95,100 – $237,700
A clinical research position for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to conduct patient evaluations, monitor study compliance, and document adverse events in pharmaceutical trials. This role suits providers transitioning into research who want to apply their clinical skills in a structured investigational setting without prior trial experience.
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APN/PA - Nephrology
CityMD
Hartford, CT
This role is for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to manage nephrology patients with chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working collaboratively with attending nephrologists. It suits clinicians with ICU experience who want to expand into dialysis management and value a multidisciplinary care approach.
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Virtual Nurse Practitioner (1099 Contractor)
Ro
Contract · New York, NY · Remote
A remote telehealth nurse practitioner role with Ro's network, treating patients across mental health, women's health, men's health, fertility, metabolic health, and skincare through a technology-enabled platform. Suits experienced practitioners who value patient care and can work independently in a virtual environment.
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Vocational Nurse (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Livermore, CA · $58,187 – $105,899
This Veterans Affairs position provides practical nursing support within a primary care team structure, caring for patients with chronic and acute conditions. The role suits licensed vocational nurses seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a structured Monday-to-Friday clinic schedule.
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SUPERVISORY PARAMEDIC (SENIOR PARAMEDIC)
U.S. Army Medical Command
Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $76,650 – $99,650
This role supervises paramedics and EMTs at a military hospital's EMS station, overseeing clinical standards, staff performance, and operational logistics for an assigned shift. It suits experienced paramedics ready to move into management and work within the federal civil service at a DoD facility.
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Physician Assistant
Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia; Atlanta, Georgia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Rockville, Maryland; Charleston, South Carolina · $102,415 – $133,142
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Nurse
Forest Service
Moses Lake, WA · $74,678 – $97,087
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Exceptional Family Member Program Case Liaison
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii · $77,964 – $80,563
A case management role supporting military families with exceptional needs through the Navy's EFMP program at Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The position involves assessing family circumstances, coordinating resources, maintaining case files, and liaising between families and available services to ensure continuity of care.
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Physician Assistant (Occupational Health)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Bangor, Washington · $111,636 – $141,781
This role provides occupational medicine care to military service members at a naval health facility, evaluating work-related injuries and disabilities, managing workplace accommodations, and supporting the clinic's occupational health program. It suits a certified physician assistant looking for stable federal employment with the ability to specialize in occupational medicine.
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Case Manager (Attorney)
U.S. International Trade Commission
Washington, DC · $70,623 – $111,087
A federal case management position in the U.S. International Trade Commission's docket services office, handling the administrative and procedural aspects of trade investigations while maintaining case records and advising legal staff on filing requirements. This role suits attorneys with legal research and document management experience who want to move into administrative law support without active litigation.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT & NURSING PRACTIONER (TITLE 5)
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Jacksonville, FL · $89,508 – $116,362
The Florida Air National Guard seeks a clinical provider to deliver aerospace and occupational medicine services to military personnel, conducting readiness assessments, fitness evaluations, and deployment health screenings. This role suits an experienced physician assistant or nurse practitioner comfortable with military medical standards and independent clinical decision-making in a structured government environment.
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Physician Assistant
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Batavia, NY · $107,182 – $144,741
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Licensed Vocational Nurse
IQVIA
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What employers state they pay
Median
$110,000
Middle half
$99,000 – $123,000
From 220 of 458 open roles — the 48% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry55%
- Mid31%
- Senior11%
- Lead / Staff / Principal3%
- Management1%
From 193 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Registered Nurse postings ask for
Measured from the 458 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Patient Education109 roles23.8%
- Medication Administration80 roles17.5%
- Care Coordination43 roles9.4%
- Nursing Process39 roles8.5%
- Microsoft Windows24 roles5.2%
- De-escalation Techniques13 roles2.8%
- Quality Improvement13 roles2.8%
- Phlebotomy12 roles2.6%
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)11 roles2.4%
- Case Management10 roles2.2%
Where Registered Nurse roles are
Among the 305 of 458 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Registered Nurses
20 in total, most open roles first.
- CCCleveland Clinic148 roles
- VAVeterans Health Administration131 roles
- AdventHealth43 roles
- CityMD15 roles
Cigna4 roles- MD
- CHCohere Health3 roles
Reports on Registered Nurse hiring
- Texas Posts 538 New Roles This Week, Down 34 as Every-State Count Climbs 7%Oct 29, 2026
- New York Opened 493 New Roles This Week, Up 25% From 394Oct 28, 2026
- California Opened 787 New Roles This Week, Up 11.5% From 706Oct 27, 2026
- 18,599 Roles Opened and 8,090 Closed This Week, With Michigan Nearly TriplingOct 24, 2026
- Tennessee Opened 281 New Roles This Week, Up 13% as Postings Fell ElsewhereOct 23, 2026