Oncology Positions in Tennessee (4)
View All JobsLead-Advanced Practice Provider-Tier III, Inpatient Oncology
Memphis, TN
Advanced Practice Provider · Radiation Oncology (Lebanon)
Lebanon, TN
Advanced Practice Provider · Sickle Cell/Benign Hematology (Outpatient)
Nashville, TN
PRN Advanced Practice Provider · Radiation Oncology (Cookeville)
Cookeville, TN
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 Tennessee
Oncology Careers in Tennessee
Who is hiring
4 listings in Tennessee come from 2 employers. Vanderbilt UMC has the most, with 3.
- Vanderbilt UMC3 listings
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 4 cities, led by Cookeville (1), Lebanon (1) and Memphis (1).
How these roles are set up
All 4 are on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (3), followed by Part-Time (1).
Posted pay
1 of 4 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 Tennessee
AANP classifies Tennessee as a restricted practice state. Tennessee requires physician supervision for NPs.
Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Tennessee.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Tennessee 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.
Oncology NP jobs in nearby states
Common Questions
Oncology NP Jobs in Tennessee FAQ
How many Oncology NP jobs are open in Tennessee?
4 listings in Tennessee come from 2 employers. Vanderbilt UMC has the most, with 3. 4 of these 4 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 10, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee requires physician supervision for NPs. The Tennessee Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Tennessee part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.