2. IntroductionNurses are the largest group of healthcare workers and professionals in the global healthcare system; play a significant role in determining the quality and cost of healthcare in Saudi Arabia. Nurse shortages and high turnover have become a widespread problem, and the problem is of great concern to many countries around the world due to its effects on the efficiency and productivity of healthcare systems (Al-Aameri, 2000). Job satisfaction is important for nurses in Saudi Arabia, most of whom come from different nations such as India, Philippines and Pakistan. To maintain a stable workforce and improve the quality of care, it is important for healthcare leaders in public health organizations to identify the level of job satisfaction among nurses. It is also critical to measure dissatisfaction, as a lack of job satisfaction in the nursing profession can cause increased turnover and staffing shortages. Additionally, the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover has been found in much of nursing research, indicating that increasing job satisfaction decreases the turnover rate (Coomber & Louise Barriball, 2007). The purpose of this project and literature review is to identify the relationship between nursing job satisfaction and nurse turnover in general, and to consider many aspects of nursing job satisfaction and turnover, particularly in Saudi Arabia. The project will include definitions of job satisfaction and turnover, the history of nursing in Saudi Arabia, and factors that influence nursing job satisfaction in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, this project will examine the social, cultural, and educational factors that have influenced the nursing shortage… half of paper… three public and two private hospitals. The response rate of this study was 79.6% out of 438. The results of Mrayyan's study showed that nurses reported being moderately satisfied with their jobs and having a neutral opinion regarding their tenure. Nurses working in public hospitals reported lower levels of job satisfaction and fewer of them intended to stay in their jobs compared to nurses in private hospitals. Al-Momani (2008) identified an improvement in the retention of nurses in Jordanian public hospitals. The response rate was 92% out of 120. The conclusion of this study revealed ten key factors that influenced respondents' intention to leave their position: salary, workload, autonomy in decision making, care environment , motivation system, job description, welfare nurses, growth opportunities, perception of fair leadership and recognition for the work done.