Your comprehensive directory for finding nursing positions across all specialties and experience levels
Major Job Search Platforms
General Job Boards
- Indeed — Largest job aggregator with advanced filtering for nursing specialties
- Google Jobs — Comprehensive search across multiple platforms
- LinkedIn Jobs — Professional networking with recruiter connections
- ZipRecruiter — Quick matching with employers and recruiters
- Glassdoor — Job listings plus salary insights and company reviews
Healthcare-Specific Platforms
- NurseRecruiter — Nursing-focused positions and career resources
- Health eCareers — Comprehensive healthcare job board
- AllNurses Jobs — Community-driven nursing job board
- NursingJobs.org — Specialty-focused nursing positions
- Incredible Health — Technology-driven nurse-employer matching
- NurseFlyCare — Mobile-optimized nursing job search
- RegisteredNurseRN — Educational content with job listings
Specialty Nursing Opportunities
Travel Nursing
- Travel Nurse Source — Comprehensive travel nursing resource
- Highway Hypodermics — Travel jobs with agency reviews
- Travel Nursing Central — Assignments and company comparisons
- Nomad Health — Direct facility contracts for travel nurses
- Cross Country TravCorps — Established travel nursing agency
Government & Federal Positions
- USAJobs — Official federal government job portal
- Veterans Health Administration — VA hospital and clinic positions
- Public Health Service — Federal public health opportunities
- [State Government Sites] — Search "[Your State] government jobs nursing"
International Opportunities
- Health Carousel — International nurse recruitment
- International SOS — Global healthcare positions
- Doctors Without Borders — Humanitarian nursing roles
Major Healthcare Employers
Large Healthcare Systems
- HCA Healthcare — 180+ hospitals across 20 states
- Kaiser Permanente — Integrated healthcare system
- Cleveland Clinic — Multi-state healthcare network
- Mayo Clinic — Prestigious medical centers
- Johns Hopkins — Academic medical system
- Ascension — Catholic health system nationwide
- CommonSpirit Health — Large non-profit health system
- Trinity Health — Multi-state Catholic health system
Academic Medical Centers
Professional Organizations & Networks
General Nursing Organizations
- American Nurses Association — National nursing organization
- National League for Nursing — Nursing education and careers
- American Organization for Nursing Leadership — Leadership opportunities
Specialty Organizations
- AACN — Critical Care Nursing
- AORN — Operating Room Nursing
- ENA — Emergency Nursing
- AWHONN — Women's Health Nursing
- ASPAN — Perianesthesia Nursing
- AAACN — Ambulatory Care Nursing
- ANNA — Nephrology Nursing
- ONS — Oncology Nursing
Advanced Practice Organizations
- AANP — Nurse Practitioners
- NACNS — Clinical Nurse Specialists
- AANA — Nurse Anesthetists
- ACNM — Nurse Midwives
Staffing Agencies Directory
National Agencies
- AMN Healthcare — Largest healthcare staffing company
- Cross Country Healthcare — Multiple nursing specialties
- Aya Healthcare — Travel and per diem staffing
- Medical Solutions — Travel nursing specialists
- FlexCare Medical Staffing — Flexible scheduling options
Specialized Staffing
- Nursefinders — Local and travel opportunities
- Aureus Medical Group — Allied health and nursing
- Supplemental Health Care — Per diem and temp positions
- Accountable Healthcare Staffing — Regional focus
Alternative Career Paths
Corporate Healthcare
- UnitedHealth Group — Health insurance and services
- Anthem — Health insurance positions
- Aetna/CVS Health — Integrated healthcare services
- Humana — Health and wellness services
Healthcare Technology
- Epic — Electronic health records
- Cerner — Healthcare IT solutions
- Teladoc — Telehealth services
- Philips Healthcare — Medical technology
Pharmaceutical & Research
- Johnson & Johnson — Pharmaceutical and medical devices
- Pfizer — Drug development and research
- Novartis — Pharmaceutical research
- Merck — Clinical research opportunities
Salary & Benefits Resources
Compensation Research
- PayScale — Salary comparison tool
- Salary.com — Market rate analysis
- Indeed Salary Guide — Regional salary data
- Glassdoor Salaries — Employee-reported compensation
- Bureau of Labor Statistics — Official employment statistics
Professional Development
- ANCC Certification — Nursing specialty certifications
- Coursera Healthcare — Online nursing education
- American Mobile — Free nursing CEUs
New Graduate Resources
Residency Programs
- Practice Perfect — New grad residency database
- Nurse.org New Grad Guide
- NursingLicense.org — Licensing and career guidance
Entry-Level Friendly Employers
- Most Magnet-designated hospitals
- Large teaching hospitals
- Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
- Long-term care facilities seeking new graduates
Regional Job Boards
State-Specific Resources
- California: CalJOBS
- Texas: WorkInTexas
- Florida: FloridaJobs
- New York: Jobs.ny.gov
- Illinois: Illinois.gov/employment
Metropolitan Areas
- Search "[City name] hospital jobs" or "[City name] nursing employment"
- Check local healthcare system websites directly
- Contact regional nursing associations
Mobile Apps for Job Searching
Essential Apps
- Indeed Job Search — iOS/Android
- LinkedIn — Professional networking on mobile
- Glassdoor — Company research and reviews
- ZipRecruiter — Quick application submissions
- SimplyHired — Additional job aggregation
Interview Preparation Resources
Common Nursing Interview Questions
Skills Assessment
- ATI Testing — Nursing skills validation
- Prophecy Healthcare — Clinical competency testing
Legal & License Resources
Nursing License Information
- NCSBN — National Council of State Boards of Nursing
- Nursys — License verification system
- NursingLicense.org — State-by-state licensing guide
Background Check Services
- American DataBank — Healthcare background screening
- CastleBranch — Student and employee screening
Continuing Education & Certification
Free CEU Resources
- Nurse.com — Free continuing education
- RN.com — Online nursing courses
- NetCE — Continuing education for healthcare professionals
- CDC Learning Connection — Public health education
Certification Bodies
- ANCC — American Nurses Credentialing Center
- AACN Certification — Critical care certifications
- CCI — Competency & Credentialing Institute
Quick Reference Checklist
Before You Apply
- ✓ Updated resume with relevant keywords
- ✓ Professional email address
- ✓ LinkedIn profile optimized
- ✓ References contacted and confirmed
- ✓ Nursing license current and verified
- ✓ Certifications up to date
Application Strategy
- ✓ Apply within 24-48 hours of job posting
- ✓ Customize cover letter for each position
- ✓ Follow up within one week
- ✓ Track applications in spreadsheet
- ✓ Research company culture and values
- ✓ Prepare for video and phone interviews
Red Flags to Avoid
- Vague job descriptions
- Unrealistic nurse-to-patient ratios
- High turnover rates without explanation
- Pressure for immediate decisions
- Poor online reviews from staff
- Delayed or unprofessional communication
Need Help? Contact your state nursing association for personalized job search assistance and local resources. Most associations offer career counseling services to members.
Last Updated: September 2025 | This directory is updated regularly to ensure current links and resources.