- Open jobs
- 5,000
- Agencies hiring
- 8
- Median pay in listings
- $63.75/hour
- Pay range
- $7.66 – $152/hour
- Median wage in the US (BLS)
- $46.90/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) pay in the USA
The median wage for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in the US is $46.90 per hour ($97,552 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $63.75/hour, from $7.66 to $152. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
You need an active nursing license that is valid in the state where you work. Most states accept the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license; California, New York, Illinois and a few others require their own license. Check the latest status at nursecompact.com before you accept an offer.
Agencies hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas MedStaff | 1501 | $62.86/hr |
| AHS Staffing | 1399 | $66.19/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1278 | $52.65/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 460 | $65.97/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 274 | $57.13/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 66 | — |
| WSi Healthcare Personnel | 11 | $48.00/hr |
| NEXTAFF | 11 | $48.00/hr |
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs by state
FAQ
How much does a Registered Nurse (RN) make in the USA?
The median wage for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in the US is $46.90 per hour (about $97,552 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Registered Nurse (RN) jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $63.75 per hour.
How many Registered Nurse (RN) jobs are open in the USA?
5,000 Registered Nurse (RN) jobs from 8 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
You need an active nursing license that is valid in the state where you work. Most states accept the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license; California, New York, Illinois and a few others require their own license. Check the latest status at nursecompact.com before you accept an offer.