Nurse jobs in Sweden
7 Nurse jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 42,900 a month.
Nurse in Sweden
Registered nurses care for patients in hospitals, health centres and elderly care. Sweden has a shortage of nurses across the country, and regions recruit abroad. To work as a nurse you need a Swedish licence, and most jobs need Swedish for patient contact, so English-only ads are often in research, private clinics or come with language training.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 7
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 42,900
- Most earn SEK 35,200 to SEK 54,400 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Employers report a shortage of applicants. Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Requires a Swedish licence (legitimation) from the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). Nurses trained outside the EU and EEA go through an assessment and tests first.
Nurse salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Eskilstuna1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 46,900 |
| East Middle Sweden | SEK 43,200 |
| Småland and the islands | SEK 42,100 |
| South Sweden | SEK 43,400 |
| West Sweden | SEK 43,800 |
| North Middle Sweden | SEK 41,500 |
| Middle Norrland | SEK 41,200 |
| Upper Norrland | SEK 44,500 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
Would you like to combine a meaningful job with proximity to stunning nature? We are recruiting registered nurses for permanent full-time positions within municipal healthcare…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Would you like a permanent nursing position with varied responsibilities and nature right outside your door? On behalf of Snåsa Municipality in Trøndelag, Norway, we are seeking…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Live and work in the heart of Northern Norway! Are you a registered nurse looking for a rewarding career in a close-knit community surrounded by spectacular Arctic nature? We are…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
We are recruiting registered nurses for permanent full-time positions in the Østfold region in southeastern Norway, on behalf of several municipalities. Østfold is a welcoming…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Would you like to build a nursing career in Norway, with varied responsibilities, a supportive working environment, and the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Are you a qualified general nurse looking for professional growth and new life experiences? We offer numerous exciting opportunities for nurses who are interested in moving to…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Nurse for Dr.Inas Medical Practice
T & A Othman AB · Eskilstuna
I am looking for a reliable and committed nurse to work at our practice in central Eskilstuna, working closely with patients. Duties Telephone advice and appointment booking for…
Posted 14 Oct · apply by 31 Jan 2027
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The employers with the most jobs in English right now.
How to work in Sweden
Do I need a work permit to work in Sweden?
Citizens of EU and EEA countries and Switzerland do not: they can move and start work straight away. Everyone else needs a work permit before moving, based on a job offer: the employer starts the application with the Swedish Migration Agency and you complete it.
How much must a job pay for a work permit?
Since 1 June 2026 the salary must be at least 90% of the Swedish median salary at the time you apply: SEK 34,470 a month before tax, based on the median of SEK 38,300 that Statistics Sweden published in June 2026. The figure moves each June, some occupations are exempt down to 75%, and pay, insurance and terms must also match the collective agreement or what is normal in the trade.
Do I need to speak Swedish?
Not for every job. Many international employers, tech companies, universities and research labs work in English, and every ad on this page asks for English, either as a requirement or a merit. Many also ask for Swedish, and each card says which.
What is a personnummer and do I need one?
It is the Swedish personal identity number, used by banks, employers, healthcare and BankID. You get one from the Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, when you register as moving to Sweden for a year or more; shorter stays get a coordination number instead.
How are salaries quoted in Sweden?
Usually as a monthly amount before tax, not a yearly one. Most people pay municipal income tax of roughly 29 to 35%, depending on where they live, and state income tax only on high incomes.
How much holiday do you get in Sweden?
The legal minimum is 25 days of paid holiday a year, and many collective agreements give more. Most people take three or four weeks in a row in the summer.
The rules change from year to year. Check the Swedish Migration Agency before you apply.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Platsbanken (open data, CC0), and employers posting on Sweden Herald. Every ad asks for English, as a requirement or a merit, and links to where you apply.