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Nursing jobs in Maryland 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
4,100
Moderate 5.5%
Median Annual Salary
$99,010
$47.6/hr
COL-Adjusted
$71,382
COL index: 120.3
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Maryland, there is a shortage of 4,100 registered nurses as of 2026 — 5.5% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $99,010 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $71,382 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Maryland
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, Maryland
$78368 - $153501 PA
Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team - Outpatient Staff
Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, Maryland
$78368 - $153501 PA
Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Aliceville, Alabama
$50241 - $122314 PA
Registered Nurse - Chief of Quality and Patient Safety
Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, Maryland
$191764 - $228000 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Baltimore
- • Columbia
- • Silver Spring
State nursing board
Maryland Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $100 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Maryland
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse