Registered Nurse Jobs in Kansas
Across 77 live Registered Nurse listings in Kansas, median advertised pay is $90K (75th percentile $107K), based on the 19 that state a salary; Kansas ranks 43rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are University of Kansas Health System (9), Midland Care Connection (5), St. Croix Hospice (5).
77+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 19 roles pay ~$90k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgery
University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, KS
Charge Nurse - Behavioral Health Adult - FT - Night
Stormont Vail HealthTopeka, KS
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Registered Nurse Pay in Kansas: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Kansas today, then Kansas against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 77
- Live median
- $90k
- 75th $107k · n=19
- 12-mo median
- $85k
- Pay rank
- #43 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.3/10 · #34
- 12-mo postings
- 280
Registered Nurse roles in Kansas advertise $7k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KS | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (this page) | $85k | — | 4.3/10 | 280 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$37k | 4.4/10 | 42 |
| California#2 | $119k | +$34k | 4.3/10 | 1240 |
| Washington#3 | $113k | +$28k | 4.5/10 | 313 |
| Coloradoborders | $94k | +$9k | 4.5/10 | 399 |
| Nebraskaborders | $88k | +$3k | 4.3/10 | 128 |
| Missouriborders | $87k | +$2k | 4.4/10 | 581 |
| Oklahomaborders | $82k | −$2k | 4.1/10 | 340 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kansas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- University of Kansas Health System (9), Midland Care Connection (5), St. Croix Hospice (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas.
How much do registered nurses earn in Kansas?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Kansas right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include University of Kansas Health System, PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®), Cedarhurst of Wichita, Homestead Health Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Kansas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 77 registered nurses positions in Kansas listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Kansas
Midland Care Connection5 open roles here · WLB 70/100
St. Croix Hospice5 open roles here · WLB 51/100Ardent Health3 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice3 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Pivotal Health Care3 open roles here · WLB 35/100
PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®)3 open roles here · WLB 62/100