Nurse Navigator Jobs
Nurse Navigator jobs are open across health systems, cancer centers, specialty clinics, and managed care organizations, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in oncology navigation, care coordination, and chronic disease management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- The nurse navigator provides individualized assistance to tumor site specific patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and support. The cancer patients trajectory through diagnosis, treatment, and after care survivorship will be seamless and coordinated in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team.
- Registered Nurse (RN) is required or higher
- BSN preferred
- Current North Carolina nursing license
- Oncology experience preferred
- OCN preferred or within 2 years of employment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Organized, can multi-task, analytical, time management
- Work well under stress and be able to provide emotional support.
- Oncology Nurse Navigator salary range > $72259.20 - $105328.08
- Final compensation is determined at the offer stage
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
- The nurse navigator provides individualized assistance to tumor site specific patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and support. The cancer patients trajectory through diagnosis, treatment, and after care survivorship will be seamless and coordinated in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team.
- Registered Nurse (RN) is required or higher
- BSN preferred
- Current North Carolina nursing license
- Oncology experience preferred
- OCN preferred or within 2 years of employment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Organized, can multi-task, analytical, time management
- Work well under stress and be able to provide emotional support.
- Oncology Nurse Navigator salary range > $72259.20 - $105328.08
- Final compensation is determined at the offer stage
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services93
- Education7
- Science & Research2
- Agriculture & Farming2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse navigator jobs.
- Active RN license with at least two to three years of clinical nursing experience
- Experience in care coordination, case management, or patient navigation programs
- Strong knowledge of community resources, insurance processes, and referral workflows
- Certification in case management (CCM) or a relevant specialty such as oncology (OCN)
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Excellent communication skills for working with multidisciplinary care teams and patients
Tips for Your Nurse Navigator Job Search
Tailor your resume to care transitions
Nurse navigators are hired for their ability to move patients through complex care pathways. Lead your resume with specific examples of care coordination wins, like reducing readmissions or closing referral gaps, not just clinical duties you performed.
Highlight your case management credentials
Many postings list CCM or OCN certification as preferred or required. If you hold either, put it in your resume header alongside your RN license so recruiters and applicant tracking systems surface your profile before the clinical summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nurse navigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by patient population before applying
Oncology navigator roles differ significantly from cardiac or transplant navigation in both daily workflow and required clinical background. Confirm the patient population and disease focus before you apply so your cover letter speaks directly to that specialty.
Prepare a patient scenario for your interview
Hiring panels almost always ask you to walk through how you'd guide a newly diagnosed patient from referral to treatment. Draft a concise, real-world example in advance that shows assessment, resource coordination, and follow-through across the care continuum.
Negotiate schedule flexibility alongside compensation
Nurse navigator roles often involve on-call or rotating caseloads that aren't obvious in postings. Before accepting an offer, clarify expected caseload size, whether the role is strictly outpatient, and what after-hours contact looks like, then factor those terms into your decision.
Nurse Navigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nurse navigators?
The companies hiring the most nurse navigators right now include Bozeman Health, Penn State Health, and Baptist Health South Florida, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, integrated cancer centers, and large managed care organizations consistently drive the highest volume of nurse navigator postings.
How many nurse navigator jobs are remote?
About 31% of nurse navigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telephonic and virtual navigation roles representing the largest share. Care coordination, chronic disease management, and post-discharge follow-up functions are the sub-areas most frequently offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while bedside-adjacent and specialty clinic roles tend to remain on-site.
How do you become a nurse navigator?
Start by completing an RN program and gaining clinical experience in a relevant specialty such as oncology, cardiology, or case management. From there, move into a coordination-heavy role to build patient advocacy and resource referral skills. Earning a CCM or specialty certification strengthens your candidacy, and many nurses transition directly from inpatient or outpatient clinical positions into navigation roles at the same organization.
Can you get hired as a nurse navigator with limited experience?
Yes, some health systems hire nurses into entry-level or associate navigator roles with two or more years of clinical experience, even without prior navigation experience. Emphasizing patient education, discharge planning, or care transition work from your clinical background helps close the experience gap. Volunteering for navigator shadowing programs or patient advocacy projects within your current organization is a practical way to build a relevant record before applying.
What does the nurse navigator interview process look like?
Most nurse navigator interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by one or two panel interviews with the clinical team or program manager. Expect behavioral questions focused on how you've coordinated care across departments, handled a patient in crisis, or navigated insurance barriers. Some employers ask you to complete a written scenario or role-play a patient intake call to assess your communication and critical thinking in practice.
Where can I find and apply to nurse navigator jobs?
You can find and apply to nurse navigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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