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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Overview

Open roles172+
Top employerCleveland Clinic
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring71
Work type70% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner
MedCap Health
Cleveland, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$150k - $200k/yr

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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Family Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Dept.)
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric Dept.)
Health Partners of Western Ohio
Lima, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$90k - $120k/yr
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care
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Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care
Southwoods Health
Columbiana, Ohio
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification

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Certified Nurse Practitioner
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Certified Nurse Practitioner
Total Care Connect
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$100k - $121k/yr
11-50

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Toledo
10 jobs
Akron
8 jobs
Dayton
6 jobs
Findlay
4 jobs
Sandusky
3 jobs
Kettering
3 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

  • Cleveland Clinic14
  • Caremed13
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center11
  • RT Clinics6
  • Matrix Medical Network6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Insurance

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, Caremed, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. 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 30% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 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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