Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kansas

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Kansas are consistently active, concentrated in primary care, family practice, and rural health settings across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient clinics at every level from new graduate to experienced autonomous practitioner. Most openings are in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where employers like The University of Kansas Health System, Stormont Vail Health, and Ascension Via Christi maintain sustained demand. Family practice, urgent care, and psychiatric mental health are the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerOptum
Top cityWichita, KS
Cities hiring13
Work type50% Remote
Top industryHealthcare

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Marathon Health
Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Olathe, KS
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Marathon Health
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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Olathe, KS
Marathon Health
Olathe, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$115k - $150k/yr
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Holton Community Hospital
Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Department
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Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Department
Holton Community Hospital
Holton, Kansas
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
TNCC Certification
51-200

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Optum
Nurse Practitioner | Telehealth Primary Care | Optum Medical Group
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Nurse Practitioner | Telehealth Primary Care | Optum Medical Group
Optum
Overland Park, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$110k - $164k/yr
On-Site
Managed care organization experience
10,000+

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Ascension
Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner
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Ascension
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Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Ascension
Manhattan, Kansas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
BLS Certification
10,000+

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TeamHealth
Advanced Practice Clinician In Emporia, KS
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Advanced Practice Clinician In Emporia, KS
TeamHealth
Emporia, Kansas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$47k - $56k/yr
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Wichita
7 jobs
Overland Park
4 jobs
Olathe
2 jobs
Topeka
2 jobs
Rolla
1 job
Holton
1 job
Lenexa
1 job
Salina
1 job
Emporia
1 job

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Kansas

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

Who's Hiring

Optum
Optum4 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health2 open roles
VitalCore Health Strategies
VitalCore Health Strategies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Kansas.

  • Active Kansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or multistate compact authorization
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • National certification from ANCC or AANP in a relevant nurse practitioner specialty
  • Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain Kansas prescriptive authority
  • Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant practice setting
  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications required

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner in Kansas?

You become a nurse practitioner in Kansas by completing an accredited graduate nursing program at the master's or doctoral level, then passing a national certification exam through the ANCC or AANP in your specialty. You then apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure through the Kansas State Board of Nursing, which also governs prescriptive authority. Kansas participates in the APRN Compact, so APRNs licensed in other compact states may be eligible to practice without a separate application.

How much do nurse practitioners make in Kansas?

Nurse practitioners in Kansas earn a median of about $126,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $98,330 for the lowest 10% to over $158,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Kansas?

Companies currently hiring nurse practitioners in Kansas include Optum, CVS Health, and VitalCore Health Strategies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's rural health infrastructure means federally qualified health centers and critical access hospitals across the state are among the steadiest sources of openings alongside the large urban systems.

Which Kansas cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?

Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas are the Kansas cities with the most nurse practitioner openings. Wichita anchors demand as the state's largest metro, driven by major systems like Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center, while Kansas City benefits from The University of Kansas Health System's flagship campus and Topeka's concentration of state government health services and Stormont Vail Health keeps it consistently active.

Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Kansas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most NP roles. The specialties most likely to include remote or telehealth components in Kansas are psychiatric mental health and chronic disease management, where established health systems have expanded virtual care programs.

How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Kansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, several of which are offered through The University of Kansas Health System and Stormont Vail Health for new graduates in primary care and acute care specialties. Candidates who move laterally from RN roles in ICU, emergency, or family practice settings are viewed favorably because of their clinical foundation. Holding an active Kansas APRN license, a current national certification, and completing any available preceptorship hours in a Kansas-based clinic or federally qualified health center strengthens your application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Kansas?

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Kansas employers. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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