Explore Nursing Careers Across Care Settings
Nursing offers diverse roles across hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centers, pre‑op and PACU, critical care, homecare/home health, long‑term and senior care, hospice, community health, and virtual care. On this page, you’ll find opportunities for RNs, CNAs/Certified Nursing Assistants, LPNs/LVNs, clinical nurses, nurse practitioners, care managers, nursing supervisors, and more—spanning full‑time, part‑time, PRN, on‑call, and hybrid/remote triage where available.
Why this field stays strong: Employment for Registered Nurses is projected to grow 5% from 2024–2034 with about 189,100 openings each year, driven by retirements and aging‑population needs. Nurse practitioners remain among the fastest‑growing occupations, projected to grow ~35% over the same period.
Roles You’ll Find in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) / Clinical Nurse — med‑surg, telemetry, ED, ICU/critical care, oncology, OR, pre‑op, PACU RN, ambulatory, school nurse.
- CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant / Nursing Assistant — bedside support in hospitals, skilled nursing, long‑term care, rehab, senior care.
- LPN / LVN — step‑down, long‑term care, clinic support, hospice, home health; steady demand with ~54k annual openings projected.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) — primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, behavioral health; fast‑growth advanced role.
- Home Health & Hospice Nurses — in‑home care, chronic‑condition management, end‑of‑life support; demand tracks with booming home health and LTSS needs.
- Care Manager / Case Manager — coordination, discharge planning, utilization review across payer and provider settings.
- Nursing Supervisor / Charge RN — unit leadership, staffing, quality, and safety oversight.
Nursing Is in High Demand — Here’s the Evidence
- Registered Nurses: 3.39M jobs in 2024; 5% growth through 2034, with ~189,100 annual openings (growth + replacements). [bls.gov]
- Nurse Practitioners (APRNs): 35% growth projected 2024–2034—among the highest growth rates in the U.S. labor market. [bls.gov]
- Home Health / Long‑Term Services & Supports: Rapid demand expansion as the population ages; LTSS workforce demand projected to grow ~39% by 2037. [bhw.hrsa.gov]
- Healthcare Overall: Healthcare occupations are projected to grow much faster than average, generating ~1.9M openings per year (growth + replacements). [bls.gov]
What it means for candidates: consistent openings across inpatient, outpatient, primary care, post‑acute, home health, and hospice, with strong advancement pathways from CNA → LPN → RN → NP.
Who These Roles Can Be a Good Fit For in the Disability Community
*Every person’s needs and preferences are unique—these are possibilities, not prescriptions.
- Candidates seeking structured, protocol‑driven work (med‑surg routines, checklists, medication safety) across varied settings.
- Individuals exploring jobs for people with disabilities who prefer team‑based roles and clear documentation (e.g., CNA, care manager, clinic RN, home health with defined visit schedules).
- Some neurodivergent professionals (including those seeking jobs for autistic people) who thrive with step‑wise procedures and standard operating protocols (e.g., pre‑op/PACU checklists, infusion steps). (Evaluate setting fit case‑by‑case; sensory and pace vary.)
Note: Certain bedside roles involve long periods on your feet, rapid sensory input, and frequent lifting. If you need lower‑stimulus or flexible scheduling, consider care management, tele‑triage, clinic RN, home health route planning, or administrative/education tracks.
Why Employers Partner with Disability Solutions
Healthcare employers use Disability Solutions to reach qualified nurses while improving accessibility and retention:
- Accessibility in postings (physical demands, shift expectations, essential functions).
- Support for reasonable accommodations (ergonomics, schedule adjustments, captioned training).
- Inclusive onboarding that strengthens team stability, patient experience, and quality metrics.
A Job Search Experience Built for Inclusion
This page helps you compare settings and requirements before applying:
- Clear expectations for licensure (RN, LPN/LVN, CNA), certifications (ACLS, BLS), and unit competencies.
- Options across hospital, clinic, home health, hospice, senior care, and specialty units (pre‑op, PACU, critical care).
- Filter by shift, status (full‑time/part‑time/PRN), and setting to match your goals.
Build a Career in Nursing
From CNA and LPN to RN, care manager, and nurse practitioner, nursing careers offer mobility, specialization, and meaningful impact across the care continuum—hospital, clinic, home health, hospice, and senior care. Browse current nursing openings and take the next step in your healthcare career.