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CNS jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, specialty clinics, and academic medical centers, from staff-level to director of nursing practice, with specializations in acute care, pediatrics, and oncology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position Title:
Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Adult Surgical Specialty Services
Department:
Advance Practice Provider Surgery
Job Description:
This position is intended for those who are completing requirements for a Master’s Degree in Nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist Track.
The OU Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern Program offers an opportunity to gain additional exposure to the clinical areas and multidisciplinary teams, for a target group of patients, to best prepare them for the transition to practice in a traditional Clinical Nurse Specialist role. The program facilitates direct exposure to practicing Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician colleagues, and leadership individuals, with the aim of providing learning opportunities that complement the formal education content. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Performs duties within scope of an experienced Registered Nurse (RN).
- Performs as a learning clinical expert in evidence-based practice within specific patient population.
- Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further the body of evidence-based nursing practice.
- Supports, designs, implements and/or evaluates patient specific and/or population-based programs of care for assigned patient population in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team.
- Provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing within the student role.
- Develops and implements innovative alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the services interdisciplinary team and any additional CNS that support the service line.
- Serves as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in committees, task forces and projects system-wide.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
- Currently enrolled and completing requirements through an approved school of nursing for a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist program
Experience Requirements
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Patient Care.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
- Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
- Upon graduation, certification recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to be licensed as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse must be acquired within 90 days. If the incumbent does not achieve the required education and certification (within 90 days), the incumbent may be considered for another position.
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability Requirements
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.
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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Adult Surgical Specialty Services
Department:
Advance Practice Provider Surgery
Job Description:
This position is intended for those who are completing requirements for a Master’s Degree in Nursing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist Track.
The OU Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern Program offers an opportunity to gain additional exposure to the clinical areas and multidisciplinary teams, for a target group of patients, to best prepare them for the transition to practice in a traditional Clinical Nurse Specialist role. The program facilitates direct exposure to practicing Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician colleagues, and leadership individuals, with the aim of providing learning opportunities that complement the formal education content. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Performs duties within scope of an experienced Registered Nurse (RN).
- Performs as a learning clinical expert in evidence-based practice within specific patient population.
- Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further the body of evidence-based nursing practice.
- Supports, designs, implements and/or evaluates patient specific and/or population-based programs of care for assigned patient population in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team.
- Provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing within the student role.
- Develops and implements innovative alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the services interdisciplinary team and any additional CNS that support the service line.
- Serves as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in committees, task forces and projects system-wide.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
- Currently enrolled and completing requirements through an approved school of nursing for a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist program
Experience Requirements
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Patient Care.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
- Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
- Upon graduation, certification recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to be licensed as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse must be acquired within 90 days. If the incumbent does not achieve the required education and certification (within 90 days), the incumbent may be considered for another position.
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability Requirements
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OU Health21
- Cleveland Clinic3
- Otsuka3
- LG CNS America2
- Midland Independent School District2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services29
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Education4
- Technology & Software2
- Food & Beverage1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CNS jobs.
- Active RN license and CNS certification in a recognized specialty population
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited program
- Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in the applicable specialty area
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement evidence-based practice protocols at the unit or system level
- Experience leading staff education, quality improvement initiatives, or interdisciplinary care teams
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your CNS Job Search
Tailor your resume to CNS population focus
CNS roles are scoped to a specific patient population, so your resume should lead with yours. Listing 'adult-gerontology CNS' or 'neonatal CNS' in your summary immediately signals fit to hiring managers reviewing dozens of applications.
Highlight your certification status prominently
Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses belongs in your resume header, not buried under education. Recruiters screen on certification first, especially for acute care and ICU openings.
Filter openings by care setting, not just title
Many CNS postings use different job titles, including clinical specialist, advanced practice nurse, or even nurse educator. Searching by care setting and unit type alongside the CNS title helps you find relevant openings that keyword-only searches miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cns openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare clinical outcome examples for interviews
CNS interviewers expect you to describe measurable improvements you drove, such as reducing catheter-associated infections or improving discharge protocols. Rehearse two or three specific examples tied to your specialty before any panel or clinical leadership interview.
Negotiate scope of practice in the offer stage
Beyond salary, confirm which of the three CNS spheres of influence (patient, nurses, system) you'll formally own. Ambiguity here leads to role drift, so ask hiring managers to clarify reporting lines and practice authority before you accept.
CNS Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cnss?
The companies hiring the most cnss right now include OU Health, Cleveland Clinic, and Otsuka, with the largest share of openings in Oklahoma, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large academic health systems and integrated hospital networks tend to post the most CNS openings because they maintain formal advanced practice nursing departments.
How many cns jobs are remote?
About 10% of cns openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many other advanced practice roles given the direct patient care requirements of the position. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include nursing education, telehealth consultation, and system-level quality improvement roles.
How do you become a cns?
You become a CNS by first earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and gaining clinical experience in your target specialty. From there, you complete a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program with a CNS track. After graduation, you sit for specialty certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent certifying body, then apply for advanced practice licensure in your state.
How do you get hired as a cns with little or no experience?
New CNS graduates should target health systems with formal new-grad or transition-to-practice programs, which pair you with a preceptor in your specialty for several months. Emphasizing clinical practicum hours from your graduate program, any unit-based quality improvement projects you led, and your certification status helps offset limited post-graduation experience. Applying to staff CNS roles in your practicum specialty, rather than senior or director-level posts, gives your application the best chance.
What does the cns interview process look like?
Most CNS interviews involve an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a panel interview with nursing leadership, unit managers, and often a physician champion. You'll typically be asked behavioral and situational questions about evidence-based practice, staff education scenarios, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Some health systems add a clinical case presentation or a tour of the unit where you'd be embedded, and final-round interviews sometimes include a meeting with the chief nursing officer.
Where can I find and apply to cns jobs?
You can find and apply to cns jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and care setting, then apply directly to each one that fits your background and goals.
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