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Nursing jobs in Massachusetts 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Surplus
+7,790
Surplus -11%
Median Annual Salary
$117,960
$56.71/hr
COL-Adjusted
$83,508
COL index: 133
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Massachusetts, there is a surplus of 7,790 registered nurses as of 2026 — 11% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $117,960 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $83,508 in national terms. Because of the surplus, EB-3 sponsorship opportunities here are limited — better options exist in shortage states.
Federal nursing jobs in Massachusetts
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse (CLC)
Veterans Health Administration · Bedford, Massachusetts
$92959 - $183145 PA
Registered Nurse (Mental Heath)
Veterans Health Administration · Bedford, Massachusetts
$92959 - $183145 PA
Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Aliceville, Alabama
$50241 - $122314 PA
Field Medical Coordinator (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory (El Paso AOR)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Phoenix, Arizona
$1 - $150000 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Boston
- • Worcester
- • Cambridge
State nursing board
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Endorsement fee: $275 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Massachusetts
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