Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty practices, from new-grad to experienced clinician, with concentrations in critical care, cardiology, and pulmonology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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We are searching for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting pediatric setting!
In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate health maintenance for well children, episodic care for ill children, and comprehensive care for children with chronic conditions. The NP or PA works under a delineation of clinical privileges and will work collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practice under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the APP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice provider, the NP or PA is responsible for education, research, consultation, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.
We are searching for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care or Physician Assistant who is motivated to work in an exciting pediatric setting!
In this position, you will practice in an advanced role to provide developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate health maintenance for well children, episodic care for ill children, and comprehensive care for children with chronic conditions. The NP or PA works under a delineation of clinical privileges and will work collaboratively with other members of the health care team. Practice under established guidelines and clinical protocols, the APP assumes independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of treatment and procedures. Job duties are performed in a manner that is developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served. As an advanced practice provider, the NP or PA is responsible for education, research, consultation, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist22
- Cleveland Clinic16
- Penn Medicine11
- Northwestern Medicine11
- Advocate Aurora Health8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services43
- Education8
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Insurance1
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in acute care nurse practitioner jobs.
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- ACNPC-AG or AGACNP certification from ANCC or AACN
- Active unrestricted RN and APRN licensure in the state of employment
- Minimum one to two years of acute or critical care clinical experience as an RN or NP
- Current BLS, ACLS, and often PALS certification
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume to patient acuity
Hiring managers for acute care roles scan for evidence of managing high-acuity patients independently. Quantify your case complexity, ventilator management experience, or procedural skills like central line placement rather than listing general NP duties.
Highlight your ACNPC-AG or AGACNP credential prominently
Many acute care postings screen out candidates who bury their certification. Place your adult-gerontology acute care NP credential directly after your name on your resume so recruiters and ATS filters catch it in the first pass.
Filter openings by inpatient versus outpatient scope
Acute care NP postings vary widely in actual setting. Read the job description for phrases like rapid response team, ICU rounding, or hospitalist model to confirm the role matches your clinical background before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists acute care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a clinical scenario interview
Acute care NP interviews often include a rapid-assessment scenario, such as a deteriorating sepsis patient or acute respiratory failure. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning aloud, including your differential, orders, and escalation decision, so your thought process is clear under pressure.
Negotiate scope of practice before accepting
Before signing an offer, ask specifically which procedures you will perform independently, how physician collaboration is structured, and whether the role includes on-call obligations. These details directly affect workload and professional satisfaction and are often negotiable at the offer stage.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most acute care nurse practitioners?
The companies hiring the most acute care nurse practitioners right now include Houston Methodist, Cleveland Clinic, and Penn Medicine, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and academic medical centers consistently post the highest volume of acute care NP roles.
How many acute care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 7% of acute care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most acute care settings. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth components include post-discharge follow-up, tele-ICU consultation, and chronic disease management programs attached to acute care systems.
How do you become an acute care nurse practitioner?
You become an acute care nurse practitioner by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and gaining clinical experience as a registered nurse, ideally in an ICU, ED, or step-down unit. You then complete a graduate-level acute care NP program and pass the ACNPC-AG or AGACNP board exam before applying for APRN licensure in your state.
Can you get hired as an acute care nurse practitioner with little experience?
Yes, some health systems hire new-graduate acute care NPs, particularly those with strong RN backgrounds in critical care or emergency settings. New-grad acute care NP fellowships and residency programs at larger academic hospitals offer structured onboarding and are a practical entry point. Prioritizing postings that explicitly list new graduates as eligible will narrow your search to realistic targets.
What does the acute care nurse practitioner interview process look like?
The acute care NP interview typically begins with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by an in-person panel that includes physicians, fellow NPs, and sometimes nursing leadership. Most hospitals include a clinical scenario or case presentation to assess your diagnostic reasoning. A credentialing review and reference check follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to acute care nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to acute care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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