Nurse Practitioner Jobs in North Dakota

Nurse Practitioner jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks, where systems like Sanford Health, Essentia Health, and Altru Health System maintain consistent hiring across primary care, psychiatry, and family medicine. Demand is steady across both urban clinics and rural critical access hospitals, with openings ranging from new graduate to experienced independent practitioners. North Dakota's full practice authority makes the state particularly active for NPs seeking autonomous roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerLegion Health
Top cityFargo, ND
Cities hiring3
Work type100% Remote
Top credentialBLS Certification

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CommonSpirit Health
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
CommonSpirit Health
Bismarck, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$144k - $159k/yr
NRP Certification

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Sanford Health
APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | GI
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Sanford Health
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APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | GI
Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Prairie St. John's
Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
Prairie St. John's
Fargo, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing

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The Bone & Joint Center
Nurse Practitioner Orthopedics
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Nurse Practitioner Orthopedics
The Bone & Joint Center
Bismarck, North Dakota
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$120k - $177k/yr
BLS Certification

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Legion Health
Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | North Dakota
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Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Remote | Telehealth | Full-Time or Part-Time | North Dakota
Legion Health
Minot, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$150k - $300k/yr
Remote (US)

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in North Dakota

Where North Dakota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fargo
2 jobs
Bismarck
2 jobs
Minot
1 job

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in North Dakota

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

Who's Hiring

Legion Health
Legion Health1 open role
Sanford Health
Sanford Health1 open role
Brightside Health
Brightside Health1 open role

What North Dakota Employers Look For

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

  • Active North Dakota nurse practitioner license issued by the North Dakota Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • National board certification from ANCC or AANP in a recognized specialty area
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
  • Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty setting
  • Ability to practice independently under North Dakota full practice authority regulations

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner in North Dakota?

To become a nurse practitioner in North Dakota, you must earn a graduate-level nursing degree, complete a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP, and apply for licensure with the North Dakota Board of Nursing. North Dakota grants full practice authority, meaning licensed NPs can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe without a physician supervision agreement. The Board of Nursing handles all NP license applications and renewals directly.

How much do nurse practitioners make in North Dakota?

Nurse practitioners in North Dakota earn a median of about $130,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,490 for the lowest 10% to over $162,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nurse practitioners in North Dakota?

Companies currently hiring nurse practitioners in North Dakota include Legion Health, Sanford Health, and Brightside Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Sanford Health and Essentia Health are among the largest long-term employers in the state, with recurring openings across their North Dakota clinic and hospital networks.

Which North Dakota cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?

Fargo, Bismarck, and North Dakota have the most nurse practitioner openings in North Dakota. Fargo dominates hiring as the state's largest metro and home to Sanford Health's flagship campus, while Bismarck draws openings through state government health services and regional hospital systems, and Grand Forks benefits from Altru Health System's concentration of outpatient and specialty care facilities.

Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in North Dakota?

Yes, but they're rare. About 100% of nurse practitioner openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most NP roles. The sub-specialties most likely to include remote or telehealth components in North Dakota are psychiatry and behavioral health, where telehealth adoption has been strongest in rural and frontier communities.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate NP programs at Sanford Health or Essentia Health, both of which periodically offer structured onboarding for newly licensed practitioners. Transitioning from an RN or registered nurse role within the same system is a common lateral move that hiring managers favor. Holding an active North Dakota NP license and a national board certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those still pending credentialing.

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

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

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