Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Mississippi

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Mississippi are concentrated in Jackson, Gulfport, and Hattiesburg, where large health systems and federally qualified health centers drive consistent hiring across primary care, family practice, and behavioral health. Major employers with a lasting footprint in the state include University of Mississippi Medical Center, Singing River Health System, and Forrest Health. Demand runs from new graduates entering rural health clinics under collaborative practice agreements to seasoned NPs leading outpatient specialty practices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerFast Pace Health
Top cityJackson, MS
Cities hiring17
Work type53% On-site
Top industryEducation

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CVS Health
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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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner In New Albany, MS
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner In New Albany, MS
TeamHealth
New Albany, Mississippi
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Mississippi

Where Mississippi roles are concentrated, by current openings.

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

Nurse Practitioner 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 nurse practitioner jobs across Mississippi.

  • Active Mississippi Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or a multistate compact license recognized in Mississippi
  • National board certification from AANP or ANCC in a relevant nurse practitioner specialty
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current, unencumbered registered nurse license as required for APRN designation in Mississippi
  • Ability to practice under a collaborative practice agreement with a Mississippi-licensed physician
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner in Mississippi?

To become a nurse practitioner in Mississippi, you must hold an active registered nurse license and complete a graduate-level nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN. After graduating, you sit for national board certification through AANP or ANCC in your chosen specialty. You then apply to the Mississippi Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse designation. Mississippi also requires a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician before you can see patients independently.

How much do nurse practitioners make in Mississippi?

Nurse practitioners in Mississippi earn a median of about $124,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $98,780 for the lowest 10% to over $156,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Mississippi?

Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Mississippi right now include Fast Pace Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and University of Mississippi Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Mississippi's mix of large academic medical centers, rural health networks, and federally qualified community health centers means hiring is spread well beyond Jackson into smaller counties with ongoing access-to-care needs.

Which Mississippi cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?

Jackson, Gulfport, and Southaven have the most nurse practitioner openings in Mississippi. Jackson leads because it is home to the state's largest academic medical center and a dense cluster of specialty practices, while Gulfport and Hattiesburg anchor the Gulf Coast and Pine Belt markets respectively, each supported by regional hospital systems and a growing outpatient care infrastructure.

Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Mississippi?

Yes, but they're rare. About 47% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most NP roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or telehealth schedules are in behavioral health, psychiatric-mental health, and chronic disease management, where established telehealth platforms have created genuine part-time or fully remote opportunities.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, which University of Mississippi Medical Center and some larger Forrest Health facilities offer to bridge clinical training into independent practice. Candidates who have worked as RNs in a relevant unit, such as primary care, urgent care, or behavioral health, have a measurable edge when transitioning into NP roles at the same employer. Completing a collaborative practice agreement with a rural clinic or federally qualified health center in an underserved Mississippi county is another concrete route, as workforce shortages in those settings make new NPs more competitive than in saturated metro markets.

Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Mississippi?

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current Mississippi openings across health systems, clinics, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your specialty and location and apply directly to the employer through each listing.

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