NP Jobs in Delaware
NP jobs in Delaware are concentrated in primary care, acute hospital settings, and specialty outpatient clinics, with demand running from new-graduate positions through senior and lead advanced practice roles. Most hiring centers on Wilmington, Newark, and Dover, where large systems like ChristianaCare, Bayhealth Medical Center, and Nemours Children's Health maintain a consistent presence. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care are the specialties drawing the steadiest volume of openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Nemours Neonatology team is looking for part time experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding NICU in Wilmington, Delaware. We will are expanding, adding 14 new inpatient rooms. With this expansion, the NICU will house 46 beds as a contiguous unit.
Our shifts are all rotating and will require holiday commitments.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) at Nemours Children's provide the best start in life for babies born too early or with medical problems. Our NICUs are Level IV, which is the highest level of neonatal care.
Newborn medicine specialists, or neonatologists, take care of babies around-the-clock in this high-tech unit. Pediatric surgeons and experts in every specialty have direct access to the NICU.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages and provides care for the patient requiring neonatal intensive care utilizing collaborative consultation with team members, under the direction and supervision (but not necessarily the direct attendance) of an attending neonatologist.
- Receives a distressed neonate in the Delivery Room and initiates appropriate intervention.
- Performs a complete newborn physical examination and assessment of gestational age, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings.
- Conducts parent interviews and takes family history.
- Collaborates with neonatologists concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on all admissions.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.
- Reviews and provides general care items involved in neonatal care, such as temperature stabilization, hyperalimentation therapy, feeding management, and phototherapy.
- Participates in daily rounds in NICU. Rotating shifts required
What we Offer
- Competitive salary
- Extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- CME and board maintenance allowances
- Retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan Educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance.
Qualifications
- Neonatal NP/Physician Assistant experience preferred
- NNP: Current unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center; BLS and NRP Certification upon hire
- PA-C: Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought; National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Must have neonatal experience or have completed a Neonatal Fellowship. Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification
For confidential Consideration
Questions? Contact Megan Roberts Megan.Roberts@nemours.org or 302-298-8295.
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The Nemours Neonatology team is looking for part time experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding NICU in Wilmington, Delaware. We will are expanding, adding 14 new inpatient rooms. With this expansion, the NICU will house 46 beds as a contiguous unit.
Our shifts are all rotating and will require holiday commitments.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) at Nemours Children's provide the best start in life for babies born too early or with medical problems. Our NICUs are Level IV, which is the highest level of neonatal care.
Newborn medicine specialists, or neonatologists, take care of babies around-the-clock in this high-tech unit. Pediatric surgeons and experts in every specialty have direct access to the NICU.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages and provides care for the patient requiring neonatal intensive care utilizing collaborative consultation with team members, under the direction and supervision (but not necessarily the direct attendance) of an attending neonatologist.
- Receives a distressed neonate in the Delivery Room and initiates appropriate intervention.
- Performs a complete newborn physical examination and assessment of gestational age, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings.
- Conducts parent interviews and takes family history.
- Collaborates with neonatologists concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on all admissions.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.
- Reviews and provides general care items involved in neonatal care, such as temperature stabilization, hyperalimentation therapy, feeding management, and phototherapy.
- Participates in daily rounds in NICU. Rotating shifts required
What we Offer
- Competitive salary
- Extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- CME and board maintenance allowances
- Retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan Educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance.
Qualifications
- Neonatal NP/Physician Assistant experience preferred
- NNP: Current unrestricted Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Certification via National Certification Center; BLS and NRP Certification upon hire
- PA-C: Current unrestricted Physician Assistant License to practice in the state(s) in which privileges are sought; National Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Must have neonatal experience or have completed a Neonatal Fellowship. Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certification
For confidential Consideration
Questions? Contact Megan Roberts Megan.Roberts@nemours.org or 302-298-8295.
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The qualifications that appear most often in NP jobs across Delaware.
- Active Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or compact license recognized in Delaware
- National board certification as a nurse practitioner from ANCC or AANP
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required for hospital and acute care settings
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Delaware collaborating or independent practice requirements
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty area preferred
NP Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a np in Delaware?
To become an np in Delaware, you must complete an accredited master's or doctoral nursing program, pass the ANCC or AANP national certification exam in your population focus, and apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure through the Delaware Board of Nursing. Delaware allows independent prescriptive authority for APRNs who meet the board's requirements, so securing your DEA number is a standard part of the credentialing process before you begin clinical practice.
Which companies hire nps in Delaware?
Companies currently hiring nps in Delaware include Matrix Medical Network, TeamHealth, and Penn Medicine, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Delaware's concentration of large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers means steady np demand across both inpatient and community-based settings throughout the state.
Which Delaware cities have the most np jobs?
Wilmington, Dover, and Lewes have the most np openings in Delaware. Wilmington anchors the market as home to ChristianaCare's flagship hospital campus and a dense network of specialty and urgent care clinics, while Newark draws openings tied to University of Delaware-affiliated practices and suburban outpatient growth, and Dover supports steady demand through Bayhealth and the state government health infrastructure in the capital region.
Are there remote np jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical np roles require in-person patient care, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the overall market. About 80% of np openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are most common in telehealth primary care, psychiatric-mental health consultation, and care management roles where patient contact can occur via secure video platform.
How can I get hired as a np in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate np residency or transition-to-practice programs, and ChristianaCare operates one of the more established programs in Delaware for new advanced practice graduates entering primary care or hospital medicine. Nemours Children's Health offers pathways for new pediatric NPs in the Wilmington area. Candidates coming from RN roles in emergency or critical care settings carry a meaningful advantage, and a completed population-focused certification, a current Delaware APRN license, and documented clinical hours from your graduate program are the credentials that open doors first.
Where can I find and apply to np jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to np jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and community health settings. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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