PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Community Living Center
Veterans Health Administration · Topeka, KS
$75k–$138k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Kansas
49 open roles with published pay from 7 employers in Kansas, 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
- 139hospitals in the CMS directory
- 49roles with published pay
- $39.14median pay per hour
- $23–$62typical published range
- 7employers hiring
RN postings in Kansas carry a median of $40.21 per hour (about $83,637 a year), −16% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #34 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 139 hospitals in Kansas across 119 cities, 131 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 23 of the 55 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Kansas
Pay by profession for Kansas, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $31–$59 | $40.21 | $83,637 | −16% | 14 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $16–$24 | $20.88 | $43,430 | −5% | 10 postings |
| Clinical Research Associate | $43–$93 | $67.36 | $140,109 | +6% | 3 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $45–$78 | $53.90 | $112,112 | −24% | 3 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $40–$58 | $47.50 | $98,800 | −12% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $27–$34 | $30.94 | $64,355 | −6% | 92 wage offers in federal filings |
| Physical Therapist | $43–$60 | $55 | $114,400 | +22% | 3 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 Kansas
49 roles with published pay (44 permanent, 5 per diem). 36 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant - Patient Support Float Pool
Veterans Health Administration · Wichita, KS
$38k–$62k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
Patient Access Representative
CommonSpirit Health · Dodge City, KS
$16.50–$23.30/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Dental Assistant in Training
PDS Health · Lawrence, KS
$15.25–$21.25/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Behavioral Health Assistant Nurse Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Topeka, KS
$79k–$136k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Overland Park, KS
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Critical/Progressive Care
Veterans Health Administration · Topeka, KS
$76k–$136k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
RN Clinical Coordinator Operating Room
CommonSpirit Health · Garden City, KS
$32.41–$52.45/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse Emergency Room
CommonSpirit Health · Dodge City, KS
$30.58–$47.71/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse Emergency Room
CommonSpirit Health · Dodge City, KS
$30.58–$47.71/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Dental Assistant in Training
PDS Health · Merriam, KS
$16.00–$22.25/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Veterans Health Administration · Wichita, KS
$72k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring in Kansas
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 12 | $50.03 | RN (4), Dietitian (2) |
| CommonSpirit Health | 10 | $39.14 | RN (9), Patient Access (1) |
| PDS Health | 8 | $20.88 | Dental Assistant (5), Hygienist (3) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 6 | $40.50 | PA (2), Case Manager (1) |
| Aspen Dental | 6 | $22.75 | Dental Assistant (4), Dentist (2) |
| Select Medical | 4 | $35.98 | RT (1), RN (1) |
| IQVIA | 3 | $67.36 | CRA (3) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Kansas
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 11 | $47.95 | RN (10), Pharmacist (1) |
| Salina Regional Health Center | 6 | $37.02 | Lab Scientist (6) |
| Gateway Health Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $34.72 | RN (4) |
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | 4 | $32 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| Global Nursing Recruiters | 3 | $41.23 | RN (2), Nurse Leader (1) |
| Lifeline Nursing Solutions, LLC | 3 | $36.62 | RN (3) |
| Community HealthCare System | 3 | $35.28 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Shawnee Mission Health Care, Inc. | 3 | $31.81 | Lab Scientist (3) |
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 Kansas
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 7 | $47.50 | Dental Assistant |
| Wichita | 6 | $29.59 | CNA |
| Topeka | 5 | $50.97 | RN |
| Dodge City | 5 | $39.14 | RN |
| Garden City | 5 | $39.14 | RN |
| Fort Riley | 4 | $37.55 | PA |
| Kansas City | 3 | $46.53 | Dental Assistant |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Kansas
How Kansas's hospital market is built.
- 139hospitals listed by CMS
- 118with emergency services
- 40Birthing-Friendly designated
- 23rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Critical access: 83
- Acute care: 47
- Psychiatric: 5
- Other: 3
- Children's: 1
By ownership
- Government and federal: 67
- Nonprofit: 53
- For-profit: 14
- Other: 5
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 8 | 4 |
| Overland Park | 5 | 3 |
| Topeka | 3 | 2 |
| Salina | 2 | 0 |
| Hutchinson | 2 | 0 |
| Kansas City | 2 | 1 |
| Olathe | 2 | 1 |
| Manhattan | 2 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Nmc Health, Newton · 5 of 5 stars
- University Of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City · 5 of 5 stars
- Wichita Va Medical Center, Wichita · 5 of 5 stars
- Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc, Overland Park · 4 of 5 stars
- Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola · 4 of 5 stars
- Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc, Manhattan · 4 of 5 stars
- Coffey County Hospital, Burlington · 4 of 5 stars
- Community Memorial Healthcare, Inc., Marysville · 4 of 5 stars
- Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita · 4 of 5 stars
- Lmh, Lawrence · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Kansas 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 Kansas
What the compact means here
Kansas 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 Kansas without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Kansas, 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 Kansas on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Kansas, you apply for a Kansas license as your new home state. Ask the Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas
Kansas 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 Kansas
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Kansas. 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 Kansas
- Kayla Robinson, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Kansas line might also look.
Common questions
Is Kansas a compact nursing state?
Kansas 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 Kansas without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Kansas, 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 Kansas?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Kansas board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Kansas tax wages?
Yes. Kansas taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Kansas?
The median RN pay is $40.21 per hour, about $83,637 a year, based on 14 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $31 to $62 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Kansas?
CMS lists 139 hospitals in Kansas, 131 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 Kansas?
7 employers published roles with pay in Kansas, led by Veterans Health Administration with 12. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Kansas?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Kansas. 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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Your RN pay reportKansas · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationTopeka, KS · 4 postings$50.03/ hr$34–$66
- Lawrence Memorial HospitalLawrence, KS · 2 wage offers$41.82/ hr$41–$42
- CommonSpirit HealthGarden City, KS · 9 postings$39.14/ hr$28–$52
- Lifeline Nursing Solutions, LLCKansas City, KS · 3 wage offers$36.62/ hr$37–$37
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$40.21High$62
14 RN postings with published pay in Kansas, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Community Living CenterPermanent$75k–$138k/ year
- Registered Nurse-Critical/Progressive CarePermanent$76k–$136k/ year
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.