Registered Nurse (Rn) Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 177 positions with reported compensation (4% of all Registered Nurse (Rn) listings).

10th percentile

$16,000

25th percentile

$20,000

Median (50th)

$70,475

75th percentile

$85,000

90th percentile

$100,000

Average salary: $62,123

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Registered Nurse (Rn) job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Nursing

Patient Care

CPR

BLS

Customer Service

Excel

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Registered Nurse (Rn) opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
Houston, TX	99	$65,000	$65,000 – $65,000	–	11	0
Tyler, TX	91	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	2	22
Columbus, OH	86	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	5	3
Albuquerque, NM	80	$16,000	$16,000 – $20,000	–	5	11
Tulsa, OK	79	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	4	16
Amarillo, TX	48	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	1	11
Rochester, NY	44	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	3	2
Topeka, KS	43	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	1	0
Pascagoula, MS	35	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	1	35
Pocatello, ID	34	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	2	2
Atlanta, GA	33	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	11	4
Ocean Springs, MS	28	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	1	28
Washington DC	26	$92,500	$88,750 – $96,250	–	13	7
California	25	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	4%	4	4
Baltimore, MD	24	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	6	0
Chicago, IL	23	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	11	1
Great Falls, MT	23	$115,000	$115,000 – $115,000	–	4	0
Massachusetts	23	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	4	4
Birmingham, AL	22	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	10	10
Gulfport, MS	21	$70,475	$20,000 – $85,000	–	1	21

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Registered Nurse (Rn) openings globally.

Ardent Health 357 jobs

Singing River Health System 84 jobs

Houston Methodist 82 jobs

SGS Consulting 32 jobs

Johns Hopkins Medicine 19 jobs

Healthforce 16 jobs

Gallin Associates 9 jobs

ScionHealth 8 jobs

Mangrum Career Solutions LLC 8 jobs

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. 6 jobs

Interim HealthCare - Houston, TX (Bloomer) 5 jobs

Agility Health and Rehabilitation 5 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Registered Nurse (Rn)s work

United States 4,161 jobs United Kingdom 75 jobs UAE 4 jobs

Registered Nurse (Rn) Job Market Overview (2026)

The Registered Nurse (Rn) job market is steadily growing, with 4,240 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,522 new positions were posted (785 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Registered Nurse (Rn) positions is $70,475, with the middle 50% of earners making between $20,000 and $85,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $100,000 or more. Note that 96% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Great Falls, MT at $115,000 median, while Albuquerque, NM offers $16,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Registered Nurse (Rn) positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (27 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Registered Nurse (Rn) roles are Nursing, Patient Care, CPR, BLS, Customer Service, and Excel. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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