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Nursing jobs in Washington D.C. 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
1,800
Moderate 5.5%
Median Annual Salary
$106,980
$51.43/hr
COL-Adjusted
$72,653
COL index: 148.1
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Washington D.C., there is a shortage of 1,800 registered nurses as of 2026 — 5.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $106,980 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $72,653 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Washington D.C.
Registered Nurse
Central Intelligence Agency · Washington, District of Columbia
$103478 - $112662 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery
Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia
$83132 - $158590 PA
Registered Nurse - Performance Improvement
Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia
$83132 - $158590 PA
Field Medical Coordinator (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory (El Paso AOR)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Phoenix, Arizona
$1 - $150000 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Washington
State nursing board
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $230 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Washington D.C.
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