DC · Verified Nurse Directory
Nurses in District of Columbia
DC nurses anchor MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's National, GW Hospital, and the NIH Clinical Center — one of the country's most concentrated academic and federal clinical markets.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in District of Columbia directory →- Active nurses
- 12,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $105,220/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- DC
DC Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in District of Columbia
Highest-demand nursing roles across District of Columbia hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in District of Columbia
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
DC Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for District of Columbia.
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District of Columbia participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in District of Columbia — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in District of Columbia
How do I verify a nurse's license in District of Columbia?
Use the DC Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in District of Columbia?
Approximately 12,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in District of Columbia, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in District of Columbia?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in District of Columbia is roughly $105,220, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in District of Columbia?
Hiring volume in District of Columbia is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.