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Nursing jobs in Arkansas 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
4,900
Critical 12.1%
Median Annual Salary
$81,520
$39.19/hr
COL-Adjusted
$75,483
COL index: 89
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Arkansas, there is a shortage of 4,900 registered nurses as of 2026 — 12.1% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $81,520 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $75,483 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Arkansas
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Utilization Management
Veterans Health Administration · Little Rock, Arkansas
$79427 - $169322 PA
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, Arkansas
$72303 - $148932 PA
Registered Nurse-Hematology/Oncology (Inpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Little Rock, Arkansas
$79427 - $169322 PA
Registered Nurse - Informaticist
Veterans Health Administration · North Little Rock, Arkansas
$79427 - $169322 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Little Rock
- • Fayetteville
- • Springdale
State nursing board
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $100 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Arkansas
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Aya Healthcare / RNnetwork
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse