Registered Practical Nurse Jobs

Registered Practical Nurse jobs are open from entry-level to experienced across hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health agencies, with specializations in geriatrics, wound care, and medication administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles551+
Top stateSouth Dakota
Top employerAvail Home Health
Top citySioux Falls, SD
Work type95% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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In-Home Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse- Days and Nights
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In-Home Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse- Days and Nights
Mercy Plus Healthcare Services
Clare, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$32 - $42/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification
201-500

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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Onekap Healthcare Solutions
Eatonton, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38 - $60/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant
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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant
CARE FIRST HEALTH SERVICES LLC
Keizer, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$27 - $55/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Wildcat PT Home Health Care
Garden City, Kansas
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $50/hr
On-Site

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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
The King's Daughters Home
Mexico, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site

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Registered Practical Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Avail Home Health73
  • Avera Health65
  • Elite Care Management22
  • Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health13
  • Limitless Male Medical9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Government & Public Sector

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered practical nurse jobs.

  • Current practical nurse license (LPN or RPN) valid in the state of employment
  • Active BLS or CPR certification from an accredited provider
  • Proficiency in medication administration, including oral, topical, and subcutaneous routes
  • Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
  • Ability to perform wound assessment, dressing changes, and basic patient monitoring
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience in a comparable care setting

Tips for Your Registered Practical Nurse Job Search

List every active certification you hold

Your resume should name each current certification explicitly, including BLS, CPR, and any wound care or IV therapy credentials. Hiring managers often filter applications before reading further, so a missing credential line can knock you out early.

Tailor your resume to the care setting

Long-term care, acute hospital, and home health roles each expect different core competencies. Reorder your skills and experience bullets so the work most relevant to that specific setting appears first, not buried halfway down the page.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists registered practical nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name their patient ratios

Job listings that specify staffing ratios signal an organized workplace. When you see that detail in a posting, it's also a natural interview question anchor that shows you understand what sustainable workloads look like in practice.

Prepare for scenario-based clinical questions

Registered practical nurse interviews frequently use situational prompts about medication errors, escalating patient conditions, or scope-of-practice boundaries. Rehearse concise answers using a specific past example for each common scenario type before your interview.

Follow up with a clinical detail from the interview

A thank-you message that references one specific clinical protocol or patient-care priority the interviewer mentioned sets you apart from candidates who send a generic note. Keep it to two or three sentences and send it within 24 hours.

Registered Practical Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most registered practical nurses?

The most active employers for registered practical nurses right now are Avail Home Health, Avera Health, and Elite Care Management, and the most openings are in South Dakota, Washington, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Long-term care networks and regional hospital systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many registered practical nurse jobs are remote?

About 5% of registered practical nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth components include chronic disease management, care coordination, and certain case management positions that do not require direct bedside care.

How do you become a registered practical nurse?

To become a registered practical nurse, you complete an approved practical nursing program, which typically combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical rotations in areas such as medical-surgical care, pediatrics, and geriatrics. After graduating, you apply to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. Passing that exam and meeting your state board's application requirements earns you an active license to practice.

How do you get hired as a registered practical nurse with little experience?

New graduates should target long-term care facilities and subacute rehabilitation centers, which hire more entry-level registered practical nurses than hospitals do and often provide structured orientation programs. Highlighting clinical rotation hours by setting, any volunteer patient care work, and certifications like BLS on your resume helps compensate for a short employment history. Applying promptly when a posting opens also improves your odds in competitive markets.

What does the registered practical nurse interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen conducted by a recruiter or nurse manager to confirm your license status and availability. A second in-person interview typically involves scenario-based clinical questions about patient prioritization, medication safety, and scope-of-practice boundaries. Some facilities also include a brief skills competency check or written assessment before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to registered practical nurse jobs?

You can find and apply to registered practical nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your preferred care setting, location, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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