OK · Stillwater · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Stillwater, OK

The median registered nurse pay in Oklahoma is $39.02 per hour ($81,160 a year), with the typical range running from $36.21 to $46.38. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Stillwater. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Stillwater.

Registered Nurse pay in Stillwater, OK

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 32,870 registered nurses employed in Oklahoma.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.82$64,11032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.21$75,32020% below U.S. median
Median$39.02$81,16013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.38$96,4703% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.64$105,33013% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,405
  • Per year: $70,236
  • Per month: $5,853

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Oklahoma. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Stillwater

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Registered Nurse roles in Oklahoma

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Hospitals in Stillwater

CMS lists 1 hospital in Stillwater, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Stillwater Medical Center
Stillwater, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Payne County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Payne County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Edmond, OK37 mi$38.68/hr99,040
Enid, OK48 mi$36.10/hr50,519
Midwest City, OK49 mi$38.68/hr58,505
Oklahoma City, OK52 mi$38.68/hr712,919
Moore, OK60 mi$38.68/hr63,845
Norman, OK63 mi$38.68/hr131,010

Registered Nurse jobs in Oklahoma · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Oklahoma license by endorsement.

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Stillwater

Stillwater city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Stillwater, OK?

Registered Nurses in Oklahoma have a median pay of $39.02 per hour, about $81,160 a year. The middle half earn between $36.21 and $46.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do registered nurses work in Stillwater?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Stillwater, led by Stillwater Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Stillwater as a registered nurse?

Oklahoma is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Oklahoma license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Stillwater in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Payne County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Stillwater?

The federal per diem benchmark in Stillwater is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Stillwater?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTulsa, OK · 4 postings$54.01/ hr$36–$72
  • Select MedicalOklahoma City, OK · 2 postings$44.58/ hr$37–$52
  • AmedisysStroud, OK · 3 postings$38.65/ hr$34–$42
  • Kupplin Worldwide LLCOklahoma City, OK · 2 wage offers$37.12/ hr$37–$37

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2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$38.11High$52

23 RN postings with published pay in Oklahoma, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 23 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentPermanent
    $83k–$150k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK · posted today
  2. RN Admissions/Discharge CoordinatorPermanent
    $83k–$150k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK · posted today

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