NP Jobs in Washington

NP jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in primary care, psychiatry, and acute care settings across large health systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty clinics serving both urban and rural communities, at every level from new graduate to lead clinician. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma account for the bulk of openings, anchored by major employers such as Providence Health and Services, UW Medicine, and MultiCare Health System. Family nurse practitioners and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners are among the most sought-after specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles84
Top employerProvider Solutions & Development
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring33
Work type74% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Associates for Psychiatric and Mental Health
Vancouver, Washington
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$65 - $100/hr
Hybrid

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Salish Cancer Center
Fife, Washington
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$140k - $190k/yr
BLS Certification

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Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C), Psych Emergency Services, Harborview Medical Center
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Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C), Psych Emergency Services, Harborview Medical Center
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$134k - $210k/yr
PALS Certification
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner - Tacoma, WA (Hybrid)
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Nurse Practitioner - Tacoma, WA (Hybrid)
DaVita
Tacoma, Washington
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$130k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
CPR Certification
10,000+

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NP Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Spokane
7 jobs
Vancouver
7 jobs
Tacoma
6 jobs
Bellevue
5 jobs
Olympia
4 jobs
Yakima
3 jobs
Everett
3 jobs
Lacey
2 jobs

NP Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

  • Provider Solutions & Development11
  • MultiCare Health System7
  • University Of Washington4
  • CVS Health3
  • PeaceHealth3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Washington Employers Look For

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

  • Active Washington State registered nurse license and valid ARNP certification issued by the Washington State Department of Health
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current national board certification such as AANP or ANCC in the applicable specialty area
  • Current DEA registration and Washington State prescriptive authority authorization
  • Basic Life Support certification required, with ACLS preferred for acute or emergency settings
  • One or more years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty preferred for most postings

NP Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a np in Washington?

To practice as an np in Washington, you must hold an active registered nurse license and obtain Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner certification through the Washington State Department of Health. This requires completing an accredited graduate nursing program at the master's or doctoral level, passing a national board certification exam through AANP or ANCC in your specialty, and applying to the DOH for your ARNP credential. Prescriptive authority, including a DEA registration, is a separate endorsement required before prescribing controlled substances.

Which companies hire nps in Washington?

Employers hiring nps in Washington right now include Provider Solutions & Development, MultiCare Health System, and University Of Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, tribal health programs, and federally qualified health centers consistently maintain some of the highest np hiring volumes in the Pacific Northwest.

Which Washington cities have the most np jobs?

Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver have the highest concentration of np openings in Washington. Seattle dominates the market thanks to its dense cluster of academic medical centers, health tech companies, and major health systems, while Spokane and Tacoma generate steady volume through large regional hospital networks and community health organizations that serve both urban residents and surrounding rural populations.

Are there remote np jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're rare. Nurse practitioner work is primarily hands-on clinical care, so most roles require an in-person presence. About 26% of np openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in telehealth, psychiatric consultation, and care management functions where direct physical examination is not required.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate ARNP residency or fellowship programs, which UW Medicine and Providence Health and Services have offered for primary care and psychiatry tracks. Community health centers and rural health clinics in Washington are also known to hire new graduates who are willing to work in underserved areas, often pairing them with experienced supervising physicians. Holding your full ARNP credential with prescriptive authority before applying significantly strengthens any new-graduate application.

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

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

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