How to search the RN directory
- Search by first and last name
- Filter by U.S. state and city
- Filter by specialty or certification
- Filter by employer or workplace (when public)
Find an RN
Find a Registered Nurse
Search registered nurses across the United States by name, specialty, employer, city, and state — then verify credentials with the issuing state board.
RN specialties
- ICU and critical care
- Emergency room
- Home health and hospice
- Case management (CCM)
- Oncology and infusion
- Pediatric and NICU
- Cardiac and telemetry
- Psychiatric and mental health
Verify before you hire
Use the state board of nursing where the RN was licensed. RNs in compact states can also be verified through Nursys QuickConfirm in one place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a registered nurse?
Search the registered nurse directory by name, specialty, city, or state. Each profile lists credentials and links to the state board for verification.
What can a registered nurse do that an LPN cannot?
RNs have a broader scope of practice — full patient assessment, care planning, IV push medications in most states, supervision of LPNs and unlicensed staff, and case management.
How do I verify a registered nurse license?
Use the issuing state board of nursing or Nursys QuickConfirm for compact-state RNs. Verification is free and authoritative.
Where do registered nurses work?
Hospitals, clinics, home health, hospice, schools, public health, occupational health, telehealth, and case management.