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Nurses in West Virginia
West Virginia nurses work across WVU Medicine, CAMC, and Mon Health, with critical-access hospitals serving the Appalachian region.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in West Virginia directory →- Active nurses
- 20,600+
- Avg. RN salary
- $71,640/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- WV
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Top nursing specialties in West Virginia
Highest-demand nursing roles across West Virginia hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in West Virginia
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
Official license verification portal for West Virginia.
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West Virginia participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in West Virginia — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in West Virginia
How do I verify a nurse's license in West Virginia?
Use the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses 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 West Virginia?
Approximately 20,600 registered nurses currently hold an active license in West Virginia, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in West Virginia?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in West Virginia is roughly $71,640, 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 West Virginia?
Hiring volume in West Virginia is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.