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Nurses in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania nurses anchor UPMC, Penn Medicine, Jefferson, and Geisinger — the state's nursing workforce ranks among the top five nationally by headcount.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania directory →- Active nurses
- 153,200+
- Avg. RN salary
- $86,650/yr
- Cities covered
- 1+
- State board
- PA
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Find nurses by city in Pennsylvania
Browse verified nurses in Pennsylvania's top metro areas.
Top nursing specialties in Pennsylvania
Highest-demand nursing roles across Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Pennsylvania
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
Browse the full Pennsylvania directory
All credentialed healthcare professionals in Pennsylvania — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Pennsylvania
How do I verify a nurse's license in Pennsylvania?
Use the Pennsylvania State 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 Pennsylvania?
Approximately 153,200 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Pennsylvania, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Pennsylvania?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Pennsylvania is roughly $86,650, 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 Pennsylvania?
Hiring volume in Pennsylvania is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.