MS · Verified Nurse Directory
Nurses in Mississippi
Mississippi nurses serve UMMC in Jackson, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, and a network of rural hospitals across the Delta.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Mississippi directory →- Active nurses
- 29,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $65,950/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- MS
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Mississippi
Highest-demand nursing roles across Mississippi hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Mississippi
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for Mississippi.
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NCSBN national lookup
Mississippi participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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National License Lookup
Verify a nurse's license in any U.S. state from one page.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Mississippi — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Mississippi
How do I verify a nurse's license in Mississippi?
Use the Mississippi Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Mississippi?
Approximately 29,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Mississippi, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Mississippi?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Mississippi is roughly $65,950, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Mississippi?
Hiring volume in Mississippi is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.