Positions in Rhode Island (5)
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Cranston, RI
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Smithfield, RI
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Lincoln, RI
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
South Kingstown, RI
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Riverside, RI
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Where the NP roles in Rhode Island are
Where in Rhode Island the roles are
Open roles are spread across 5 cities. Cranston leads with 1, followed by Lincoln (1) and Riverside (1). Cities with fewer than 3 open roles: Smithfield and South Kingstown.
Open roles by category
By category, Psychiatric Mental Health has 5 open roles and Full-Time has 5.
A posting can count toward more than one category, for example a remote full-time role counts in both.
Rhode Island Overview
Working as an NP in Rhode Island
Rhode Island currently has 5 active nurse practitioner postings from 1 employer, with hiring concentrated in Cranston, Lincoln, and Riverside. By posting volume, the most active categories right now are Psychiatric Mental Health and Full-Time. On the regulatory side, AANP places Rhode Island in its full practice category. AANP uses this category where state law lets NPs evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. Some of these states first require a transition period. States in the same category still set different requirements, so check the Rhode Island rules themselves before applying. No median is published for Rhode Island postings yet, so compare compensation posting by posting. Rhode Island's Nurse Licensure Compact membership covers the RN license beneath the APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Rhode Island.
Posted pay in Rhode Island
5 postings in Rhode Island state a salary, but they come from only 1 employer. A state median appears once postings from at least 3 employers do. The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Work mode and schedule
All 5 open roles are hybrid.
Where employers list a schedule, Full-Time leads with 5.
Licensure and nearby states
Practicing in Rhode Island
Licensure path in Rhode Island
- Verify your RN license foundation
- Complete an accredited graduate program
- Pass national board certification
- Apply for APRN licensure with the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
- Confirm the practice requirements that apply to you
- Register for federal identifiers
Forms, fees and processing times change, so work from the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education checklist.
Nearby states with open NP roles on this site, with AANP's classification of each: Massachusetts (37 roles, Full Practice) and Connecticut (6 roles, Full Practice).
If you live near a state line, check each state's own practice rules before applying, not just its AANP classification. They shape how a role is structured and what paperwork you file.
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Full Practice | Compact Pending | 37 |
| Connecticut | Full Practice | Compact State | 6 |
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