Nurse Practitioner Jobs in North Carolina
Nurse Practitioner jobs in North Carolina are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in primary care, acute care, and behavioral health settings across a market that runs from large academic medical centers to rural community clinics. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro, where established systems like Atrium Health, Duke Health, and UNC Health maintain deep and ongoing NP pipelines. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and urgent care are the most consistently posted specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The future of healthcare relies on the brightest minds and biggest hearts. Join us and be part of the team building tomorrow's healthcare. Work for a fun, fast-growing company that is revolutionizing the way skilled nursing facility (SNF) care is delivered. We pride ourselves on our culture, robust career advancement opportunities, and uncompromising dedication to our teammates.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Physiatry is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments and disabilities, with a focus typically on the neuromusculoskeletal system. As an NP/PA PM&R Clinician with Comprehensive Rehab Consultants (CRC), you will work closely with the post-acute therapy team to optimize rehabilitative outcomes and promote patient independence. This position involves treating patients exclusively at a designated skilled nursing facility (SNF) or post-acute rehab center.
Reasons to Join CRC:
- Physician-owned and operated group united by our values of accountability, compassion, and excellence, and our mission of Improving Lives Together.
- The opportunity to specialize: we offer a robust training program in rehabilitative medicine and many physiatry-focused education opportunities throughout your CRC career.
- Autonomy and flexibility: our clinicians control their daily workflow to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- No obligation to work evenings, weekends, or be on-call!
- Remote personal medical assistant who prepares your new patient notes before you see your patient as well as a scribe who completes all of your notes after your patient visit.
- Creative strategies and technology-based solutions to innovate patient care models and reduce administrative burden for clinicians.
- With a growing company comes growth opportunities: we self-promote to our leadership positions and encourage our clinicians to become clinical leaders by providing in-services to facility staff and training other CRC clinicians in the region.
- Become PM&R Certified through our training unique to CRC.
Position Information: Located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 16-hour, part-time W2 role.
Benefits:
- Typical 8-hour day with hours hovering between 8AM-5PM
- Full-time Virtual Scribe for assistance with documentation ($1,368/month value)
- 401(k) plan with an annual contribution of 2-3%
- 100% malpractice insurance coverage
- Opportunity to earn a minimum of 33 CEUs through the company at no cost
- Access to CRC's Physiatry certification; CEU credits
- Laptop
Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)/Physiatry services as a rehab consultant
- Represent CRC in your facility through strong clinical leadership and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collaborate with PCP teams to help with the management of conditions common in SNFs such as CVA, progressive neurological conditions, and postoperative orthopedic surgeries
- Work alongside your PT, OT, and SLP teams to improve patient function and quality of life
- Follow therapy patients to track their progress in therapy
- Assess and collaborate on the management of barriers to therapy including joint or neuropathic pain, spasticity, neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder, and much more!
- Become an integral part of the SNF team by attending multidisciplinary meetings, and bridging the gap between therapy and internal medicine
- Engage in culture building opportunities and ongoing education including monthly Didactic lectures, virtual meetings with your Regional Team, and annual, regional dinners to meet your nearby colleagues
The Ideal CRC Clinician will have:
- A passion for post-acute healthcare and serving the geriatric population
- SNF or post-acute experience (preferred)
- Confidence to function autonomously
- A desire for continuous improvement and the ability to embrace change and growth
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to understand the needs of our facility partners and patients
- Empathy and compassion
- A desire to invest in our company culture
Qualifications:
- Nurse Practitioner/APRN/PA License
- North Carolina License
- Ability to work in the U.S.
- Experience in post-acute space preferred
- A great attitude and desire to deliver the best patient care
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $77.00 - $90.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift with hours should hover around 9 AM – 4 PM
- Specific days are flexible (must be a weekday- Monday – Friday)
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Charlotte, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
License/Certification:
- NP/APRN/PA
Work Location: Charlotte, NC
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Nurse Practitioner Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TeamHealth26

- Advocate Aurora Health21

- UNC Health10

- Atrium Health10

- Optum9

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina nurse practitioner license issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- National board certification from ANCC, AANP, or a recognized specialty certifying body
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for acute or hospital-based positions
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or patient population
- Ability to prescribe medications under North Carolina DEA registration and collaborating physician agreement where required
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in North Carolina?
To become a nurse practitioner in North Carolina, you must complete a graduate-level NP program, pass a national board certification exam through a body such as ANCC or AANP, and obtain licensure from the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Board issues a separate NP license in addition to your registered nurse license. Nurse practitioners who prescribe controlled substances must also obtain a DEA registration, and many hospital-based positions require credentialing with the employing health system before seeing patients independently.
How much do nurse practitioners make in North Carolina?
Nurse practitioners in North Carolina earn a median of about $128,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,530 for the lowest 10% to over $164,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in North Carolina?
Employers hiring nurse practitioners in North Carolina right now include TeamHealth, Advocate Aurora Health, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and growing network of urgent care and behavioral health groups collectively account for a large share of consistent NP openings across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Greensboro, Charlotte, and Asheville are the North Carolina cities with the most nurse practitioner openings right now. Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham lead because of the scale of Atrium Health, Duke Health, and UNC Health, while Greensboro's concentration of regional hospital systems and outpatient specialty practices keeps it among the state's most active markets for advanced practice roles.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 17% of nurse practitioner openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most NP practice. The portion of the role most likely to be conducted remotely is telehealth primary care or behavioral health, where established North Carolina telehealth programs and behavioral health platforms post positions that do not require in-person patient contact.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs run by large North Carolina systems such as UNC Health and Atrium Health, which offer structured transition-to-practice programs for NPs without post-graduate experience. Community health centers and federally qualified health centers across the state also hire new graduates in primary care roles. Coming in from a strong clinical background as a registered nurse in a relevant specialty, paired with national board certification, significantly strengthens an application for a first NP position.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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