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Nurses in North Dakota
North Dakota RNs work across Sanford Health, Essentia, and Altru, with rural and oilfield-region critical-access roles.
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- 9,800+
- Avg. RN salary
- $75,320/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
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North Dakota Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in North Dakota
Highest-demand nursing roles across North Dakota hospitals and health systems.
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State Board
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for North Dakota.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in North Dakota — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in North Dakota
How do I verify a nurse's license in North Dakota?
Use the North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Approximately 9,800 registered nurses currently hold an active license in North Dakota, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in North Dakota?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in North Dakota is roughly $75,320, 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 North Dakota?
Hiring volume in North Dakota is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.