CNS Jobs in Oklahoma

CNS jobs in Oklahoma are in steady demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and integrated health networks across the state. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor the market, with Mercy Health, INTEGRIS Health, and Saint Francis Health System among the most consistent hirers of clinical nurse specialists at staff, lead, and program-level roles. Oncology, psychiatric-mental health, and adult-gerontology are the sub-specialties drawing the most consistent postings statewide. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerOU Health
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Work type83% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring2

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Berry Street
Remote Registered Dietitian or CNS - Flexible Hours, Work from Anywhere
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Remote Registered Dietitian or CNS - Flexible Hours, Work from Anywhere
Berry Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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OU Health
Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Medical ICU & SD Services
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Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Medical ICU & SD Services
OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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OU Health
Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Pediatric Cardiac Services
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Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Pediatric Cardiac Services
OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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OU Health
Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Pediatric Acute Care
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Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Pediatric Acute Care
OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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OU Health
Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Neonatal Services
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Advanced Practice Student, CNS Track, Neonatal Services
OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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CNS Jobs by City in Oklahoma

Where Oklahoma roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oklahoma City
11 jobs

CNS Job Market in Oklahoma

A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

OU Health
OU Health10 open roles
Berry Street
Berry Street1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Oklahoma Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in CNS jobs across Oklahoma.

  • Active Oklahoma RN license and CNS recognition from the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice in a CNS specialty area
  • National CNS certification from ANCC or AACN in the relevant population focus
  • Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in the designated specialty area
  • Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and mentor bedside nurses
  • Strong documentation and EHR proficiency, with Epic experience commonly preferred

CNS Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cns in Oklahoma?

To work as a cns in Oklahoma, you must first earn a master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a CNS specialty focus, then pass a national CNS certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. After that, you apply to the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing for advanced practice recognition, which is required before you can practice. Most Oklahoma employers will not extend an offer without that board-issued recognition in hand.

Which companies hire cnss in Oklahoma?

Employers hiring cnss in Oklahoma right now include OU Health and Berry Street, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oklahoma's largest integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly for oncology, critical care, and behavioral health specialties.

Which Oklahoma cities have the most cns jobs?

Oklahoma City account for the largest share of cns openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City drives the most volume as the state capital and home to major systems like INTEGRIS Health and Mercy, while Tulsa's concentration of Saint Francis Health System and Hillcrest HealthCare makes it a close second, with smaller markets reflecting the footprint of regional hospitals and specialty clinics.

Are there remote cns jobs in Oklahoma?

Yes, but they're rare. The cns role is primarily hands-on, with responsibilities tied to direct patient care, bedside consultation, and staff mentoring that require physical presence. About 17% of cns openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cluster in utilization review, telehealth care coordination, or population health management rather than direct clinical practice.

How can I get hired as a cns in Oklahoma with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is completing your CNS-track graduate program with clinical rotations at an Oklahoma facility, then applying for a new-graduate advanced practice position at one of the state's larger systems. INTEGRIS Health and Mercy in Oklahoma City, as well as Saint Francis in Tulsa, periodically run transition-to-practice fellowships for new CNS graduates. Coming in from a strong staff RN background in your specialty, especially critical care or oncology, strengthens any application considerably, and having your Oklahoma board recognition processed before you apply removes a common hiring delay.

Where can I find and apply to cns jobs in Oklahoma?

You can find and apply to cns jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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