Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California
Nurse Practitioner jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in primary care, psychiatric mental health, and urgent care settings across major health systems, community health centers, and large multi-site medical groups, at every level from new graduate to senior practice lead. The largest hiring concentrations are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and Stanford Health Care maintain deep and consistent NP pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors. Functions in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions which requires an intensive level of care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, operating room, etc.). A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area are also required.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Collect subjective data (obtain history).
- Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
- Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
- Develop and implement a management plan.
- Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
- Order pharmacologic interventions.
- Develop and implement an educational plan.
- Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
- Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department as an NP or PA.
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program OR graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program.
- Masters Degree in Nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS- NP only).
- Registered Nurse License (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
OR
Physician Assistant License (California) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate from National Commission for the Certification of Physician AssistantsBasic Life Support
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National Provider Identifier
- Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner II job code 56256.
- If department elects to hire a new grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
- The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months.
- Current DEA Registration Number
- PALS
- BLS required
- OR experience
- Outpatient clinic experience
- Ability to work in a high volume environment
Notes:
- 20+ hours
- Inpatient rounding
- Weekend call rotation
PrimaryLocation : California,Panorama City,Panorama City Medical Offices 2
HoursPerWeek : 20
Shift : Evening
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 05:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 12:00 AM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B13|AFSCME|UNAC
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Panorama City MOB #2 - Orthopedics-Regular Clinic - 0806
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
- Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
- Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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Nurse Practitioner Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sutter Health14

- Wound Care9W
- Carbon Health7

- Kaiser Permanente7

- TeamHealth6

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across California.
- Active California Nurse Practitioner license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current national NP certification from ANCC, AANP, or another accredited certifying body
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Active prescriptive authority in California, including DEA registration for controlled substances
- BLS and ACLS certification required for most acute and emergency care settings
- Minimum one to three years of NP or RN experience preferred for most clinical openings
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in California?
You earn an NP license in California by completing an accredited master's or doctoral NP program, passing a national certification exam such as the ANCC or AANP boards, and applying to the California Board of Registered Nursing for your advanced practice license. California also requires a separate furnishing number to prescribe medications and a DEA registration for controlled substances. The entire licensure process is managed through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
How much do nurse practitioners make in California?
Nurse practitioners in California earn a median of about $168,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,340 for the lowest 10% to over $240,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in California?
Employers hiring nurse practitioners in California right now include Sutter Health, Wound Care, and Carbon Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's scale of integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and large employer-based clinics means consistent openings exist across a wide variety of care settings and specialties.
Which California cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego have the most nurse practitioner openings in California. Los Angeles dominates by volume given the density of large hospital systems, community health centers, and multi-specialty groups, while San Francisco and San Diego reflect concentrated academic medical centers and integrated health networks that run continuous NP recruitment pipelines.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Nurse practitioner work is primarily hands-on and clinic-based, so fully remote positions make up a small share of openings. About 28% of nurse practitioner openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in telehealth triage, psychiatric mental health, and chronic disease management where patient contact can occur via video visit.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to NP residency or fellowship programs run by California health systems, which are designed specifically for new graduates. Kaiser Permanente Northern and Southern California, UCSF Health, and UCLA Health all run structured NP transition-to-practice programs. Candidates who come from RN roles in the specialty they are targeting, such as ICU-to-acute care NP or ED RN-to-emergency NP, have a measurable edge. Holding your California Board of Registered Nursing NP license and national certification before applying removes the most common barrier to first-job offers.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in California?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across health systems, community clinics, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to each one.
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