PermanentPosted today
Senior Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, AR
$99k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Arkansas
61 open roles with published pay from 7 employers in Arkansas, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 90hospitals in the CMS directory
- 61roles with published pay
- $39.07median pay per hour
- $20–$53typical published range
- 7employers hiring
RN postings in Arkansas carry a median of $39.73 per hour (about $82,638 a year), −17% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #35 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 90 hospitals in Arkansas across 70 cities, 75 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 11 of the 43 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Arkansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Arkansas
Pay by profession for Arkansas, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $33–$47 | $39.73 | $82,649 | −17% | 12 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $17–$23 | $19.75 | $41,080 | −10% | 6 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $36–$56 | $44.50 | $92,560 | −9% | 5 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $19–$31 | $21.50 | $44,720 | −7% | 5 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$29 | $23.76 | $49,421 | +4% | 3 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $23–$43 | $33.20 | $69,056 | −20% | 3 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $39–$76 | $54.54 | $113,443 | +27% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $26–$31 | $29.54 | $61,443 | −10% | 46 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Arkansas
61 roles with published pay (53 permanent, 8 per diem). 53 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
RN Nights Behavioral Health
Acadia Healthcare · Conway, AR
$36.00–$44.50/ hour
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Biomedical Equipment Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Conway, AR
$26.70–$39.71/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Patient Care Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR
$17.00–$20.13/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager) - Home Based Primary Care Services
Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, AR
$84k–$156k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - $10k Sign-On
BrightSpring Health Services · Hot Springs National Park, AR
$37.66–$56.49/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Fort Smith, AR
$63k–$99k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Veterans Health Administration · Little Rock, AR
$144k–$188k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health
BrightSpring Health Services · Texarkana, AR
$35.60–$53.40/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health - $15K Sign On
BrightSpring Health Services · De Queen, AR
$35.60–$53.40/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
PT / Physical Therapist / New Grads Welcome - Home Health / $15k Sign On
BrightSpring Health Services · Mountain View, AR
$35.57–$53.35/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Medical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR
$27.36–$40.70/ hour
New this week
Browse Arkansas jobs by profession
Who is hiring in Arkansas
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 31 | $39.07 | RN (7), Pharm Tech (2) |
| Aspen Dental | 12 | $20.50 | Dental Assistant (6), Office Manager (5) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 10 | $53.86 | Social Worker (3), RN (2) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 4 | $44.50 | PT (4) |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $40.25 | RN (2) |
| Select Medical | 1 | $39.22 | RN (1) |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $49 | Hygienist (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Arkansas
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossett Health Foundation | 7 | $25.62 | Lab Scientist (7) |
| Mississippi County Hospital System | 5 | $30.69 | Lab Scientist (4), RN (1) |
| Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. | 5 | $30.68 | Lab Scientist (5) |
| Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc. | 3 | $29.93 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Dewitt Hospital and Nursing Home, Inc. | 3 | $24.50 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 2 | $33.50 | RN (2) |
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | 2 | $67.50 | Pharmacist (2) |
| Baptist Health | 2 | $34.80 | Lab Scientist (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Arkansas
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | 16 | $31.70 | Rad Tech |
| Little Rock | 15 | $39.22 | Social Worker |
| Sherwood | 7 | $39.07 | RN |
| Fayetteville | 5 | $54.54 | RN |
| Conway | 4 | $36.73 | RN |
| North LIttle Rock | 3 | $20.50 | Office Manager |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Arkansas
How Arkansas's hospital market is built.
- 90hospitals listed by CMS
- 81with emergency services
- 31Birthing-Friendly designated
- 11rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 44
- Critical access: 29
- Psychiatric: 10
- Other: 5
- Children's: 2
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 58
- For-profit: 18
- Government and federal: 13
- Other: 1
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 7 | 0 |
| Fayetteville | 4 | 2 |
| Hot Springs | 3 | 0 |
| Conway | 3 | 0 |
| Jonesboro | 2 | 0 |
| Springdale | 2 | 0 |
| North Little Rock | 2 | 0 |
| Fort Smith | 2 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Fayetteville Ar Va Medical Center, Fayetteville · 5 of 5 stars
- Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, Rogers · 5 of 5 stars
- Mercy Hospital Paris, Paris · 5 of 5 stars
- Ashley County Medical Center, Crossett · 4 of 5 stars
- Chambers Memorial Hospital, Danville · 4 of 5 stars
- Johnson Regional Medical Center, Clarksville · 4 of 5 stars
- Mercy Hospital Booneville, Booneville · 4 of 5 stars
- Ozark Health, Clinton · 4 of 5 stars
- St Marys Regional Medical Center, Russellville · 4 of 5 stars
- St Vincent Medical Center/North, Sherwood · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Arkansas with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Arkansas
What the compact means here
Arkansas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Arkansas without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Arkansas, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Arkansas on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Arkansas, you apply for a Arkansas license as your new home state. Ask the Arkansas board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Arkansas license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Arkansas requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Arkansas board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Arkansas
Arkansas taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Arkansas
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Arkansas. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Arkansas
- DeShawn Carter, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Arkansas line might also look.
Common questions
Is Arkansas a compact nursing state?
Arkansas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Arkansas without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Arkansas, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Arkansas?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Arkansas board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Arkansas tax wages?
Yes. Arkansas taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Arkansas?
The median RN pay is $39.73 per hour, about $82,638 a year, based on 12 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $33 to $51 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Arkansas?
CMS lists 90 hospitals in Arkansas, 75 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Arkansas?
7 employers published roles with pay in Arkansas, led by CommonSpirit Health with 31. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Arkansas?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Arkansas. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportArkansas · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, AR · 2 postings$53.99/ hr$35–$75
- Acadia HealthcareConway, AR · 2 postings$40.25/ hr$36–$44
- CommonSpirit HealthSHERWOOD, AR · 7 postings$39.07/ hr$33–$53
- Management Health Systems, LLCSearcy, AR · 2 wage offers$33.50/ hr$32–$35
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$39.73High$51
12 RN postings with published pay in Arkansas, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 12 RN roles
- RN Nights Behavioral HealthPermanent$36.00–$44.50/ hour
- RN PRN Behavioral HealthPer diem$36.00–$44.50/ hour
+ 10 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.