NP Jobs in Virginia

NP jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in health systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient and specialty clinics serving populations from entry-level new graduates through experienced senior practitioners. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where large employers such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain consistent openings. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia right now are family practice, psychiatric mental health, and acute care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles107+
Top employerUniversity of Virginia
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring45
Work type68% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nurse Practitioner
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JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN
Chesapeake, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$90k - $110k/yr
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant
MId-Atlantic Long Term Care
Newport News, Virginia
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$110k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree

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Primary Care- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Primary Care- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
MId-Atlantic Long Term Care
Norfolk, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$110k - $180k/yr
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Nurse Practitioner
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American Physiatry
Suffolk, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
On-Site
Master's degree
51-200

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NP Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
10 jobs
Charlottesville
9 jobs
Fairfax
8 jobs
Norfolk
6 jobs
Fredericksburg
6 jobs
Newport News
5 jobs
Alexandria
4 jobs
Woodbridge
4 jobs
Williamsburg
4 jobs

NP Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

University of Virginia5 open roles
GoHealth Urgent Care4 open roles
サイネオス・ヘルス4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Active nurse practitioner license issued or recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Current national certification from AANP, ANCC, or a relevant specialty board
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for acute or hospital-based positions
  • Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant practice setting
  • Ability to maintain DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing in Virginia

NP Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a np in Virginia?

You become an np in Virginia by completing an accredited master's or doctoral nursing program, passing a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC in your chosen specialty, and applying for licensure through the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia grants nurse practitioners prescriptive authority, including for controlled substances, which requires a separate DEA registration. New graduates typically complete a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician before practicing independently.

Which companies hire nps in Virginia?

Employers hiring nps in Virginia right now include University of Virginia, GoHealth Urgent Care, and サイネオス・ヘルス, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Virginia's concentration of large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and military-affiliated medical facilities means demand is distributed well beyond a single employer or region.

Which Virginia cities have the most np jobs?

Richmond, Charlottesville, and Fairfax have the most np openings in Virginia right now. Northern Virginia's volume reflects the density of outpatient clinics and health system satellite locations serving the D.C. metro, while Richmond's openings are driven by major academic medical centers and regional hospital networks, and Hampton Roads benefits from a large military and veteran health infrastructure that consistently employs nurse practitioners.

Are there remote np jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. About 32% of np openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, because most np roles involve hands-on patient care that requires an in-person presence. The exceptions tend to be in telehealth primary care, behavioral and psychiatric mental health, and care management roles where patient interaction happens entirely through virtual platforms.

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

The most realistic entry path for a new np in Virginia is a new graduate residency or fellowship program offered by large health systems such as Inova, Sentara, or VCU Health, which are specifically designed to bridge the gap between clinical training and independent practice. Candidates without np experience often start in urgent care, federally qualified health centers, or correctional health settings, which tend to hire new graduates more readily than competitive hospital-based positions. Holding an active Virginia Board of Nursing license and a current national certification before applying gives your candidacy a concrete advantage.

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

You can find and apply to np jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, clinics, and specialty practices throughout the state. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.

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