NP Jobs in California

NP jobs in California represent one of the most active advanced practice markets in the country, concentrated in primary care, psychiatry, and acute care settings across large health systems, community health centers, and specialty clinics, with openings at every level from new-graduate to lead practitioner. The heaviest hiring activity is in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, and Dignity Health maintain large NP workforces. Psychiatric mental health and family practice are consistently the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles409+
Top employerCarbon Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring133
Work type93% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Planned Parenthood
Travel Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Planned Parenthood
New 47m ago
Travel Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Planned Parenthood
Manteca, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$75 - $79/hr
On-Site
Master's
501-1,000

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Alignment Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
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Alignment Healthcare
New 58m ago
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Alignment Healthcare
Riverside, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$113k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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VITAS Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
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VITAS Healthcare
New 1h ago
Nurse Practitioner
VITAS Healthcare
Milpitas, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Other
10,000+

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VITAS Healthcare
Nurse Practitioner
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VITAS Healthcare
New 2h ago
Nurse Practitioner
VITAS Healthcare
San Jose, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Applied Materials
Senior NPI Demand Planner
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Applied Materials
New 4h ago
Senior NPI Demand Planner
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, California
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project Management
Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
$101k - $139k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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NP Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
27 jobs
Santa Clara
26 jobs
Palo Alto
25 jobs
San Diego
22 jobs
Sacramento
14 jobs
Fresno
10 jobs
Modesto
10 jobs
San Jose
10 jobs
Los Angeles
9 jobs

NP Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Carbon Health
    Carbon Health36
  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health26
  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    Stanford Medicine Children's Health20
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health15
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health14

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services253
  • Education34
  • Electronics & Hardware27
  • Technology & Software21
  • Consulting & Professional Services12

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in NP jobs across California.

  • Active California NP furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Current national NP certification from AANP or ANCC in the relevant specialty area
  • Valid California Registered Nurse license in good standing required alongside NP authorization
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current DEA registration and California furnishing number for roles with prescriptive authority
  • BLS and ACLS certification required for acute care, urgent care, and emergency NP positions

NP Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an NP in California?

To become an NP in California, you must first hold a California Registered Nurse license, then complete an accredited master's or doctoral NP program, pass a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing for NP and furnishing authorization. California requires a separate furnishing number to prescribe medications, which is applied for through the Board of Registered Nursing alongside your NP authorization.

Which companies hire NPs in California?

Employers hiring NPs in California right now include Carbon Health, Sutter Health, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's scale and its large integrated health systems mean NP demand is spread across hospital-based practices, large medical groups, and federally qualified health centers serving diverse urban and rural communities.

Which California cities have the most NP jobs?

San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto have the most NP openings in California. Los Angeles and the Bay Area generate the highest volume because of their dense concentration of academic medical centers, large multispecialty groups, and community health networks, while San Diego's strong military and veterans' healthcare infrastructure adds consistent demand for advanced practice roles in primary and behavioral health care.

Are there remote NP jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. NP work is predominantly hands-on and patient-facing, so most positions require on-site presence. About 7% of NP openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles are concentrated in telehealth primary care, psychiatric evaluations, and chronic disease management where video visits are clinically appropriate and widely accepted by California insurers.

How can I get hired as an NP in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path for new NPs in California is applying directly to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, which Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, and several large county health systems run specifically for new graduates without post-certification experience. Targeting federally qualified health centers and community clinics in underserved areas is also effective, as these organizations are accustomed to onboarding new NPs and often offer loan repayment incentives. Completing your clinical hours in California during your NP program and obtaining your California furnishing number before graduation gives you a meaningful edge.

Where can I find and apply to NP jobs in California?

You can find and apply to NP jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to California employers and locations. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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