Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Delaware
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Delaware are concentrated in hospital systems, primary care, and behavioral health, with steady demand at both new-graduate and experienced practice levels across one of the Mid-Atlantic's most active markets. The heaviest hiring is in Wilmington, Dover, and Newark, where ChristianaCare, Bayhealth Medical Center, and Nemours Children's Health maintain ongoing nurse practitioner needs. Family practice, psychiatric mental health, and urgent care are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
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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 nurse practitioner jobs across Delaware.
- Active Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or recognized compact state equivalent
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- National board certification such as ANCC or AANPCB in a relevant specialty area
- Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one for prescriptive authority
- Minimum of one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant practice setting
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications issued by an accredited certifying body
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in Delaware?
You become a nurse practitioner in Delaware by completing an accredited graduate nursing program, earning national board certification through ANCC or AANPCB, then applying for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license through the Delaware Board of Nursing. Delaware requires a signed collaborative agreement with a physician for new graduates before full prescriptive authority is granted. Once licensed, you register separately with the Delaware Controlled Substance Registration for DEA privileges.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Delaware?
Nurse practitioners in Delaware earn a median of about $131,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,450 for the lowest 10% to over $162,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Delaware?
Companies currently hiring nurse practitioners in Delaware include Matrix Medical Network, TeamHealth, and Penn Medicine, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. ChristianaCare, as Delaware's largest health system, accounts for a significant share of ongoing nurse practitioner openings across its Wilmington and Newark campuses.
Which Delaware cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Wilmington, Dover, and Lewes have the most nurse practitioner openings in Delaware. Wilmington drives volume as the state's largest metro, anchored by ChristianaCare's main campus and a dense concentration of outpatient and specialty practices, while Dover reflects statewide demand in primary care and behavioral health tied to Bayhealth and state government health services, and Newark benefits from proximity to the University of Delaware health sciences community.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they're rare. About 80% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most advanced practice roles. The parts of the role most compatible with remote work are telehealth primary care visits and psychiatric mental health consultations, where Delaware's telehealth regulations permit fully virtual patient encounters for established relationships.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse practitioner residency or fellowship program, and ChristianaCare runs a structured NP residency designed specifically for new graduates entering family or acute care practice in Wilmington. Candidates who move from RN or PA roles within the same system gain a practical edge because those lateral transitions come with established patient panel familiarity. Completing your Delaware APRN license before graduation and holding ANCC certification in a high-demand specialty like psychiatric mental health makes your application competitive at major Delaware systems from day one.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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