Registered Nurse (RN) Directory
Registered Nurse Directory — verified RNs across the United States
The national list of registered nurses licensed to practice in the U.S. Search the full RN directory by state, city, or specialty. Every listing is cross-checked against the issuing state board of nursing — making this the most reliable nurse directory for patients, families, and employers.
- Registered nurses listed
- 2+
- States covered
- All 50
- Specialties
- 30+
- Verification
- State board (BON)
Browse the RN directory
A live list of verified Registered Nurses available through HealthcareApex. Tap any RN to view their full profile, license, and specialty experience.
Registered Nurse specialty directories
Every nursing specialty rolls up to the RN license. Drill into the directory for the specialty you need.
Nurse Practitioner Directory
Board-certified NPs across primary & specialty care.
View →Travel Nurse Directory
Contract RNs for 8-, 13-, 26-week assignments.
View →Home Health Nurse Directory
In-home skilled nursing & post-acute care.
View →ICU Nurse Directory
Critical-care RNs (CCRN) by state.
View →Emergency Room Nurse Directory
ED-trained RNs (CEN, TNCC) nationwide.
View →Pediatric Nurse Directory
CPN-certified RNs for infant–adolescent care.
View →Oncology Nurse Directory
OCN-certified RNs for cancer care.
View →Psychiatric Nurse Directory
Mental-health & behavioral nursing RNs.
View →Telehealth Nurse Directory
Virtual-care & triage RNs across states.
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Registered Nurses by state
License verification respects each state board of nursing.
What is a Registered Nurse?
A Registered Nurse (RN) holds an active state license to provide clinical nursing care — assessment, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination across hospital, clinic, home, and community settings.
RNs are the largest segment of the U.S. healthcare workforce. The license is earned by completing an accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN, or entry-level MSN) and passing the NCLEX-RN examination administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Many RNs go on to earn national specialty certifications — such as CCRN (critical care), CEN (emergency), OCN (oncology), CPN (pediatrics), or RN-BC (medical-surgical) — and to pursue graduate degrees that lead to Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Nurse Anesthetist roles.
Common practice settings for RNs
How RN credentials are verified
Every RN listing on HealthcareApex is primary-source verified against the state board of nursing that issued the license.
Registered Nurse directory — questions answered
How do I find a list of registered nurses near me?+
Use the search above by zip code, city, or state. Every result is a state-licensed RN whose credentials are verified against the issuing state board of nursing.
What's the difference between an RN and an NP?+
An RN (Registered Nurse) holds a state nursing license and provides direct clinical care. A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with graduate-level training authorized to diagnose, prescribe, and manage patient care — often as a primary care provider.
How do I verify an RN's license?+
Every RN profile in this directory links to primary-source verification with the state board of nursing — showing active status, expiration date, and any disciplinary action.
What education does a Registered Nurse have?+
RNs hold either an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, ~2 years), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN, ~4 years), or an entry-level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). All RNs must pass the NCLEX-RN national licensure exam.
Can a Registered Nurse practice in multiple states?+
Yes — RNs licensed in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state can practice in any other NLC state without an additional license. Non-compact states require a separate state-issued license.
What specialties can a Registered Nurse work in?+
RNs work across ICU, emergency, pediatrics, oncology, labor & delivery, home health, telehealth, psychiatric, oncology, perioperative, and dozens of other specialties — each typically supported by a national board certification.
Are the RNs in this directory currently licensed?+
Yes. Every listing is cross-checked against state board records on a recurring basis. Inactive, expired, or disciplined licenses are flagged or removed.
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