Registered Nurse Jobs in Rhode Island

Registered Nurse jobs in Rhode Island are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, and outpatient care settings, with steady demand for nurses at every experience level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. Most hiring is centered in Providence, Warwick, and Pawtucket, where established systems like Lifespan Health, Care New England, and Brown Medicine maintain a consistent need for clinical staff. Critical care, emergency nursing, and med-surg are the specialties generating the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerBrown University Health
Top cityProvidence, RI
Cities hiring5
Top industryEducation
Companies hiring7

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Innovative Renal Care
RN III Charge
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RN III Charge
Innovative Renal Care
North Providence, Rhode Island
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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BAYADA Home Health Care
Home Health Visits Registered Nurse
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Home Health Visits Registered Nurse
BAYADA Home Health Care
Providence, Rhode Island
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$58 - $62/hr
Nursing Diploma
10,000+

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Genesis HealthCare
Registered Nurse – RN
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Registered Nurse – RN
Genesis HealthCare
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$43 - $49/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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DYNAMIC ACCESS
Picc RN
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Picc RN
DYNAMIC ACCESS
Providence, Rhode Island
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
BLS Certification
201-500

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HopeHealth
Infection Control and Occupational Health Registered Nurse
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Infection Control and Occupational Health Registered Nurse
HopeHealth
Providence, Rhode Island
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Infection Control Certification
501-1,000

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Rhode Island

Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Providence
6 jobs
Newport
1 job
Warwick
1 job
Cumberland
1 job
North Providence
1 job

Registered Nurse Job Market in Rhode Island

A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Brown University Health
Brown University Health4 open roles
HopeHealth
HopeHealth1 open role
DYNAMIC ACCESS
DYNAMIC ACCESS1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Rhode Island Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Rhode Island.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification required prior to hire or within specified onboarding period
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred for most acute care and specialty positions
  • Demonstrated competency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams

Registered Nurse Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse in Rhode Island?

You become a registered nurse in Rhode Island by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam and applying for licensure through the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education. Rhode Island also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses already holding a compact license from another member state may work in Rhode Island without obtaining a separate state license.

How much do registered nurses make in Rhode Island?

Registered nurses in Rhode Island earn a median of about $100,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,410 for the lowest 10% to over $129,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island registered nurse roles are posted by Brown University Health, HopeHealth, and DYNAMIC ACCESS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Rhode Island's hiring is anchored by large integrated health systems with campuses across Providence and the surrounding communities, making them among the most consistent sources of full-time nursing openings in the state.

Which Rhode Island cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Providence, Newport, and Warwick account for the largest share of registered nurse openings in Rhode Island. Providence leads because it is home to Rhode Island's major academic medical centers and hospital campuses, while Warwick and Pawtucket draw volume from community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities serving the densely populated greater Providence region.

How can I get hired as a registered nurse in Rhode Island with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate residency programs, which Lifespan Health and Care New England both run to onboard nurses without prior clinical work experience. Rhode Island Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital accept new graduates into structured residency cohorts that rotate through departments before permanent placement. Candidates with a completed NCLEX-RN, an active Rhode Island license, and clinical hours from nursing school rotations are competitive for these programs and for per-diem roles in long-term care facilities, which often hire with less experience than acute care units require.

Where can I find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Rhode Island?

You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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