NP Jobs in Mississippi

NP jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in primary care, rural health, and behavioral health settings, with demand anchored by a state that has among the highest rates of chronic disease and provider shortages in the country. Most hiring is centered in Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport, where large systems like University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ochsner Health, and Merit Health operate across inpatient and outpatient settings. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care are the most consistently in-demand NP specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles37
Top employerFast Pace Health
Top cityJackson, MS
Cities hiring18
Work type59% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Mid-South Direct Primary Care
Petal, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$100k - $200k/yr
On-Site

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Minute Clinic Virtual Care Nurse Practitioner
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Minute Clinic Virtual Care Nurse Practitioner
CVS Health
Mississippi
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$37 - $90/hr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Fast Pace Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
Newton, Mississippi
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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Fast Pace Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
Meridian, Mississippi
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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NP Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jackson
6 jobs
Gulfport
4 jobs
Southaven
4 jobs
Laurel
2 jobs
Oxford
2 jobs
Tupelo
2 jobs
Meridian
2 jobs
Ridgeland
2 jobs
Petal
1 job

NP Job Market in Mississippi

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

Who's Hiring

Fast Pace Health
Fast Pace Health3 open roles
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Baptist Memorial Health Care3 open roles
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Mississippi Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in NP jobs across Mississippi.

  • Active Mississippi nurse practitioner license issued by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
  • National certification from ANCC, AANP, or an equivalent recognized certifying body
  • Current graduate degree in nursing, MSN or DNP, with an NP concentration
  • Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one prior to start date
  • Current BLS certification, with ACLS required for acute or emergency practice settings
  • Experience with electronic health records, including Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms

NP Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a np in Mississippi?

To become an NP in Mississippi, you must hold an active registered nurse license, complete an accredited graduate NP program at the MSN or DNP level, and pass a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP. You then apply for advanced practice licensure through the Mississippi Board of Nursing, which also requires a collaborating physician agreement under Mississippi's collaborative practice law. A DEA registration is required for prescriptive authority.

Which companies hire nps in Mississippi?

Companies currently hiring nps in Mississippi include Fast Pace Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and University of Mississippi Medical Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Mississippi's largest health systems, federally qualified health centers, and rural health clinic networks are the most consistent sources of NP openings across the state.

Which Mississippi cities have the most np jobs?

Jackson, Gulfport, and Southaven have the most NP openings in Mississippi. Jackson leads because it anchors the state's largest academic medical center and regional hospital network, while Hattiesburg and Gulfport draw volume from their own major health systems serving South Mississippi's coastal and inland communities.

Are there remote np jobs in Mississippi?

Yes, but they're rare. NP roles are predominantly clinical and require in-person patient contact, so fully remote positions are a small fraction of total openings. About 41% of np openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are most often in telemedicine, behavioral health, or utilization review rather than direct primary care.

How can I get hired as a np in Mississippi with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate NP programs at large Mississippi health systems, particularly University of Mississippi Medical Center and Ochsner Health, both of which onboard new NPs through structured transition-to-practice programs. Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics across Mississippi often prefer to hire new graduates who are willing to work in underserved areas and provide supervision support. Holding an active Mississippi NP license with prescriptive authority and a completed national certification exam before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those still pending credentialing.

Where can I find and apply to np jobs in Mississippi?

You can find and apply to NP jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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