Oncology Positions in Arkansas (3)
View All JobsNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Oncology · Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR
APRN · Hematology Oncology/Transplant Clinic
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner · Oncology · Bentonville, AR
Mercy Clinics of Northwest Arkansas
Oncology Tips
- •Confirm the treatment-phase focus: active treatment, infusion oversight, or survivorship
- •Ask about chemotherapy and immunotherapy competency training
- •Clarify after-hours triage and oncologic-emergency coverage expectations
- •Ask whether academic centers offer dedicated oncology NP fellowships
- •The optional AOCNP credential (ONCC) recognizes oncology practice hours
Why Oncology?
Patients are followed across treatment arcs measured in years, not visits.
Immunotherapy and targeted-agent pipelines mean treatment protocols change continually.
Dedicated survivorship clinics are an established NP-led service line in many cancer programs.
Hiring in Arkansas
Oncology Careers in Arkansas
Who is hiring
3 listings in Arkansas come from 2 employers. Mercy has the most, with 2.
- Mercy2 listings
- University of Arkansas1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 2 cities, led by Fort Smith (1) and Little Rock (1).
How these roles are set up
All 3 are on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (3).
Posted pay
1 of 3 listings states an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in Arkansas
AANP classifies Arkansas as a reduced practice state. Arkansas NPs need a collaborative practice agreement, typically with a physician, to prescribe unless they hold a certificate of full independent practice authority. An NP can apply for that certificate after 6,240 hours of practice under an agreement with a physician or with prescriptive authority in another jurisdiction.
Arkansas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Arkansas.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Oncology NP Jobs in Arkansas FAQ
How many Oncology NP jobs are open in Arkansas?
3 listings in Arkansas come from 2 employers. Mercy has the most, with 2. 3 of these 3 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 11, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Arkansas?
For prescribing, usually. Arkansas NPs need a collaborative practice agreement, typically with a physician, to prescribe unless they hold a certificate of full independent practice authority. An NP can apply for that certificate after 6,240 hours of practice under an agreement with a physician or with prescriptive authority in another jurisdiction. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Arkansas part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Arkansas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Arkansas.