PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK
$83k–$150k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Oklahoma
66 open roles with published pay from 8 employers in Oklahoma, 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
- 136hospitals in the CMS directory
- 66roles with published pay
- $38.38median pay per hour
- $27–$52typical published range
- 8employers hiring
RN postings in Oklahoma carry a median of $38.11 per hour (about $79,269 a year), −20% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #37 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 136 hospitals in Oklahoma across 89 cities, 119 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 28 of the 62 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Oklahoma is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Oklahoma
Pay by profession for Oklahoma, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $28–$52 | $38.11 | $79,269 | −20% | 23 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $35–$55 | $44.47 | $92,498 | −9% | 8 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $14–$23 | $18.81 | $39,125 | −18% | 5 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $20–$33 | $27.50 | $57,200 | −13% | 3 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $24–$45 | $35.04 | $72,883 | −15% | 3 postings |
| Nurse Case Manager | $32–$45 | $37.50 | $78,000 | −21% | 3 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $15–$26 | $20.35 | $42,328 | −22% | 3 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $19–$27 | $21 | $43,680 | −9% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $23–$31 | $26.86 | $55,869 | −19% | 38 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 Oklahoma
66 roles with published pay (61 permanent, 5 per diem). 48 were posted in the last 30 days.
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RN Clinical Manager
Amedisys · Tulsa, OK
$85k–$95k/ year
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Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist - Cath Lab
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
$32.56–$53.18/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK
$38k–$63k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Practical Nurse
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sill, OK
$41k–$53k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Medical Assistant
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
$15.46–$25.24/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
RN Admissions/Discharge Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Tulsa, OK
$83k–$150k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Nights
Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK
$27.84–$45.46/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental · Muskogee, OK
$60k–$65k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-time
Select Medical · Oklahoma City, OK
$18.05–$22.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Veterans Health Administration · Ardmore, OK
$41k–$74k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Nurse Manager- Infusion
BrightSpring Health Services · Oklahoma City, OK
$102k–$112k/ year
New this week
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Who is hiring in Oklahoma
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Regional Health System | 26 | $36.64 | RN (13), Medical Assistant (3) |
| Amedisys | 9 | $38.65 | RN (3), Case Manager (2) |
| Select Medical | 9 | $44.47 | PT (6), RN (2) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 8 | $54.01 | RN (4), CNA (1) |
| Aspen Dental | 8 | $26.27 | Office Manager (3), Dental Assistant (2) |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 4 | $44.29 | LPN / LVN (1), Pharmacist (1) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $51.44 | Nurse Leader (1) |
| AccentCare | 1 | $44.23 | RN (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Oklahoma
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Health System | 8 | $26.47 | Lab Scientist (6), NP (1) |
| Comanche County Hospital Authority | 7 | $56.84 | Lab Scientist (6), Dentist (1) |
| Oklahoma Blood Institute | 4 | $23.38 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| OU Medicine, Inc. | 3 | $52.85 | PA (2), Lab Scientist (1) |
| McAlester Regional Health Center Authority | 3 | $30 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Kupplin Worldwide LLC | 2 | $37.12 | RN (2) |
| Westways Staffing Services, Inc. | 2 | $12.34 | CNA (2) |
| Tahlequah Hospital Authority | 2 | $32.45 | 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 Oklahoma
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman | 25 | $36.64 | RN |
| Oklahoma City | 12 | $44.52 | RN |
| Tulsa | 10 | $42.31 | RN |
| Fort Sill | 4 | $44.29 | LPN / LVN |
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Pay by city
Hospitals in Oklahoma
How Oklahoma's hospital market is built.
- 136hospitals listed by CMS
- 121with emergency services
- 43Birthing-Friendly designated
- 28rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 78
- Critical access: 39
- Psychiatric: 12
- Other: 5
- Children's: 2
By ownership
- Government and federal: 52
- Nonprofit: 48
- For-profit: 26
- Other: 10
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 19 | 5 |
| Tulsa | 13 | 3 |
| Norman | 4 | 0 |
| Lawton | 4 | 0 |
| Ada | 3 | 2 |
| Enid | 2 | 0 |
| Muskogee | 2 | 1 |
| Mcalester | 2 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Bailey Medical Center, Llc, Owasso · 5 of 5 stars
- Chickasaw Nation Medical Center, Ada · 5 of 5 stars
- Muskogee Va Medical Center, Muskogee · 5 of 5 stars
- Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc, Oklahoma City · 5 of 5 stars
- Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc, Tulsa · 5 of 5 stars
- Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc, Tulsa · 5 of 5 stars
- Saint Francis Hospital, Inc, Tulsa · 5 of 5 stars
- St John Owasso, Owasso · 5 of 5 stars
- Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Authority, Sulphur · 4 of 5 stars
- Ascension St John Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
What the compact means here
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Oklahoma, you apply for a Oklahoma license as your new home state. Ask the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Oklahoma. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
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- 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 Oklahoma
- Rachel Kim, Senior Clinical Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Oklahoma line might also look.
Common questions
Is Oklahoma a compact nursing state?
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Oklahoma board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Oklahoma tax wages?
Yes. Oklahoma taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Oklahoma?
The median RN pay is $38.11 per hour, about $79,269 a year, based on 23 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $28 to $52 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Oklahoma?
CMS lists 136 hospitals in Oklahoma, 119 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 Oklahoma?
8 employers published roles with pay in Oklahoma, led by Norman Regional Health System with 26. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Oklahoma?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Oklahoma. 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 reportOklahoma · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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
- Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentPermanent$83k–$150k/ year
- RN Admissions/Discharge CoordinatorPermanent$83k–$150k/ year
+ 21 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.