NP Jobs in Ohio

NP jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with a concentration of openings in primary care, acute care, and psychiatric mental health settings across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient practices serving both urban and rural communities at every level from new graduate to experienced provider. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the market, with major employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health consistently recruiting across specialties. Psychiatric mental health, family practice, and acute care are the most sought-after NP specialties in Ohio right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles173+
Top employerCaremed
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring71
Work type71% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Full Time Primary Nurse Practitioner
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Full Time Primary Nurse Practitioner
Caremed
Dayton, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Nurse - NP
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Nurse - NP
MedCap Health
Wooster, Ohio
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$150k - $200k/yr

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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
MedCap Health
Cleveland, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$150k - $200k/yr

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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Family Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Dept.)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Dept.)
Health Partners of Western Ohio
Lima, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$90k - $120k/yr
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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NP Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Toledo
10 jobs
Akron
8 jobs
Dayton
7 jobs
Findlay
4 jobs
Sandusky
3 jobs
Kettering
3 jobs

NP Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

  • Caremed14
  • Cleveland Clinic14
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center11
  • RT Clinics6
  • Matrix Medical Network6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Insurance

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Active Ohio NP certificate of authority issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current national board certification from AANP, ANCC, or the relevant specialty board
  • Active, unrestricted Ohio RN license in good standing
  • Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Ohio collaborative practice agreement
  • Basic Life Support certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support for acute care settings

NP Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a np in Ohio?

To practice as an NP in Ohio, you must obtain a certificate of authority from the Ohio Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited graduate-level NP program (MSN or DNP), passing a national board certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and holding an active Ohio RN license. Ohio also requires NPs to enter a standard care arrangement with a collaborating physician to prescribe controlled substances.

Which companies hire nps in Ohio?

Employers hiring nps in Ohio right now include Caremed, Cleveland Clinic, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and expanding outpatient and urgent care networks account for the bulk of consistent NP openings across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most np jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most np openings in Ohio. Columbus leads as the state's largest metro and home to OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cleveland draws volume through the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals systems, and Cincinnati's concentration of academic medical centers and large outpatient networks drives consistent demand in the southwest corner of the state.

Are there remote np jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. NP work is fundamentally hands-on and most positions require in-person patient care. About 29% of np openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the roles that do qualify tend to be in telehealth primary care, psychiatric mental health, or care management positions where clinical encounters can be conducted via video platform.

How can I get hired as a np in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship program, which OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic both run for NPs completing their first year of practice. Candidates who worked as RNs in a specialty before completing their NP degree, particularly in ICU, ED, or pediatrics, are competitive for acute care roles. Obtaining Ohio board certification before graduation and completing clinical hours at a target employer's affiliated site also strengthens early applications significantly.

Where can I find and apply to np jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to np jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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