213 nursing jobs are open in Pennsylvania, on employers' own career pages, from 13 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Geisinger, Jefferson Health, Veterans Health Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs, with 193 of the 213. 11 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $63,000 to $117,840, with a median of $103,834. The places with the most are Philadelphia, PA (52); Danville, PA (46); Wilkes-Barre, PA (44). A typical posting has been open 11 days.
Applications here go through Workday (91%), USAJOBS (8%), iCIMS (1%), Greenhouse (0%).
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Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Philadelphia, PA · Posted Oct 16
Registered Nurse - Risk Manager
$80,848 to $154,831 a year13% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Philadelphia, PA · Posted Oct 16
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
$80,848 to $154,831 a year13% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Butler, PA · Posted Oct 15
Community Living Center- Registered Nurse
$70,530 to $142,548 a yearSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Philadelphia, PA · Posted Oct 15
Registered Nurse (Cardiac Catherization)
$80,848 to $154,831 a year13% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to clients while developing technical skills.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Lebanon, PA · Posted Oct 14
Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
$39,021 to $63,710 a year51% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
This Nursing Assistant position is located in the Float Pool Unit at the Lebanon, PA VA Medical Center.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Wilmington, DE and 4 more places · Posted Oct 14
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Cardiology
$124,491 to $185,272 a year49% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
York, PA · Posted Oct 13
Licensed Practical Nurse - York VACC
$50,229 to $78,481 a year38% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The incumbent performs duties in such a way as to promote a sense of worth and dignity within each individual.
Nursing jobs by place in Pennsylvania
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 52 |
| Danville, PA | 46 |
| Wilkes-Barre, PA | 44 |
| Montgomery County, PA | 33 |
| Scranton, PA | 20 |
| Northeast Philadelphia, PA | 12 |
| Bucks County, PA | 7 |
| South Philadelphia, PA | 6 |
| Working at Home, PA | 6 |
| Lewistown, PA | 5 |
| Muncy, PA | 4 |
| Erie, PA | 3 |
| Lebanon, PA | 3 |
| Bloomsburg, PA | 2 |
| Coatesville, PA | 2 |
and 11 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring nursing in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger | 89 | |
| Jefferson Health | 88 | |
| Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs | 16 | $108,349 |
| Highmark Health | 6 | |
| BAI USA Bio-Med Appl of Arecibo Inc | 4 | |
| CenterWell | 2 | |
| HarmonyCares | 2 | |
| Abbott | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many nursing jobs are open in Pennsylvania?
213 on Oct 18, 2026, from 13 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Pennsylvania are most nursing jobs?
Philadelphia, PA (52); Danville, PA (46); Wilkes-Barre, PA (44).
Do nursing jobs in Pennsylvania pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $103,834; across the US it is $98,329. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
How much do nursing jobs in Pennsylvania pay?
11 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $103,834 and the middle half runs from $63,000 to $117,840. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer.
Which employers are hiring nursing in Pennsylvania?
The employers with the most openings are Geisinger (89), Jefferson Health (88), Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (16). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 11 days, and 3 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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