Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio
Nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in primary care, family practice, and acute care settings across health systems, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient specialty clinics, and roles available from new graduates through experienced senior NPs. The strongest hiring markets are Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health maintain ongoing NP recruitment. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio right now are family medicine, psychiatric and mental health, and urgent care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A Brief Overview
As the largest retail health care provider in the nation and a Fortune Top 10 industry leader, MinuteClinic offers a unique opportunity to deliver affordable, accessible, and comprehensive high‑quality care to patients, families, and communities. Our providers are empowered to practice holistically with strong clinical support, collaborative resources, and a unified “one store, one team” approach.
This is a clinic-based role focused on delivering the highest-level quality in-person patient care. Virtual care visits may be conducted from the clinic during periods of lower onsite patient volume and when doing so does not delay or interfere with in‑person care.
MinuteClinic is proud to hold the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our commitment to a healthy work environment through Transformational Leadership, Quality, Safety, Shared Governance, Well-being, and Professional Development.
What Our Providers Enjoy
- Autonomy to manage your practice with dedicated collaborative and organizational support
- Flexible scheduling and strong work–life balance
- Exceptional tools, training, and clinical resources
- Evidence‑based guidelines and access to leading assessment and treatment planning tools
- Opportunity to deliver both in‑person and virtual care, driven by in‑clinic patient volume
- Ability to practice at the top of your license with comprehensive clinical team support
- Significant career growth and professional development opportunities
- Charting and follow‑up completed during your scheduled shift—no work taken home
What you will do
- Deliver evidence‑based primary and family care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Provide both in-person and virtual visits (from the clinic) to support positive patient health outcomes
- Perform diagnostic testing, preventive counseling, treatment of injuries and illnesses, and coordination of care with other healthcare professionals
- Engage patients in wellness services, chronic disease management, and preventive health screenings
- Complete essential clinic operations including inventory management, clinic opening/closing, patient follow‑up, insurance verification, and payment collection
- Support a safe and efficient care environment through routine examinations and timely patient appointment management
Education
Nurse Practitioners:
- Master’s degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
- Current national board certification (AANP or ANCC)
- Active, unrestricted state APRN license
Essential Qualifications
Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- One year of NP experience preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered
- Active, unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing
- Obtain and maintain multi-state licensure, based on business needs
- Ability to provide holistic, evidence‑based care including counseling related to pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and safer sex practices
- Ability to order/administer vaccines and injections (COVID‑19, influenza, TB testing, Depo‑Provera, etc.)
- DOT certification exam completed within 30 days of employment
- Bilingual proficiency may be required depending on market needs
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to pass a respirator FIT test
- Physical presence at assigned clinic require
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Ability to perform Basic Life Support
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the EPIC electronic health record
- Prior MinuteClinic precepting rotation (if less than one year of provider experience; preferred but not required)
- Experience conducting patient assessments and exercising sound clinical decision‑making in a virtual care environment
- Familiarity with digital health tools and virtual communication technologies
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$41.85 - $90.13This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/26/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Cleveland Clinic12

- TeamHealth11

- University Hospitals11

- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center6T
- CVS Health5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Agriculture & Farming
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio nurse practitioner certificate of authority issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- National board certification such as ANCC or AANP in a recognized NP specialty
- Current, active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or a compact state
- DEA registration and Ohio prescriptive authority certificate for prescribing roles
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant patient care setting
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in Ohio?
To become a nurse practitioner in Ohio, you must earn a graduate-level nursing degree, pass a national board certification exam through ANCC or AANP in your chosen specialty, and then apply for a certificate of authority from the Ohio Board of Nursing, which is the state credential that authorizes advanced practice registered nurse practice. Ohio also requires a separate prescriptive authority certificate if you intend to prescribe medications, and you must maintain an active Ohio RN license throughout your NP career.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Ohio?
Nurse practitioners in Ohio earn a median of about $124,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,780 for the lowest 10% to over $154,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Ohio?
Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Ohio right now include Cleveland Clinic, TeamHealth, and University Hospitals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers drive steady NP recruitment across both urban medical centers and rural community health sites throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
The cities with the most nurse practitioner openings in Ohio are Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Columbus leads because of OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's, Cleveland's concentration of academic medical centers anchors demand there, and Cincinnati's regional health systems and proximity to major suburban growth corridors keep hiring active across Hamilton and Warren counties.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. About 45% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most NP work requires in-person patient assessment and hands-on care. The roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid component are telepsychiatry, telehealth urgent care, and care management positions that emphasize patient coordination over direct clinical procedures.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship program, and Ohio has several: Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Nationwide Children's Hospital all run structured NP transition-to-practice programs designed specifically for graduates without independent NP experience. Applying as an RN first within a system and then transitioning internally to an NP role is another common route. Holding a current Ohio certificate of authority and national board certification from ANCC or AANP before applying significantly strengthens a new-grad candidate's position.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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