Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in primary care, behavioral health, and rural family medicine, with strong demand at every level from new graduates to experienced specialty NPs. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor the largest share of openings, where systems like INTEGRIS Health, Saint Francis Health System, and OU Health maintain steady NP hiring across multiple facilities. Frontier markets and critical-access hospitals in rural Oklahoma also generate consistent demand, particularly for family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Full time
Memorial Health system of Southwest Oklahoma - Medical Group - Lawton, OK 73505
Compensation: Based on Experience
NURSE PRACTITIONER
DESCRIPTION:
The Nurse Practitioner has special knowledge and skills in health maintenance, disease prevention, psychosocial physical assessment and management of health-illness needs in the specialty listed or primary care of the family.
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited program of nursing. Must have successfully completed additional theoretical and clinical education through an accredited graduate level family nurse practitioner program.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):
Must maintain current Oklahoma licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). Must maintain current certification as a family nurse practitioner through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a family nurse practitioner is preferred but not required.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
DEFINITION:
The Physician Assistant is a health care professional, qualified by academic and clinical
education, and licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, who provides
health care services in a variety of patient care settings under the direction and supervision of a
physician. Patients cared for are infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of a physician assistant program approved by the American Medical
Association.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):
Must be a licensed as a P.A. by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and
Supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a minimum of one (1) year practical experience in a primary care setting.
Job Brief
Full time
Memorial Health system of Southwest Oklahoma - Medical Group - Lawton, OK 73505
Compensation: Based on Experience
NURSE PRACTITIONER
DESCRIPTION:
The Nurse Practitioner has special knowledge and skills in health maintenance, disease prevention, psychosocial physical assessment and management of health-illness needs in the specialty listed or primary care of the family.
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited program of nursing. Must have successfully completed additional theoretical and clinical education through an accredited graduate level family nurse practitioner program.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):
Must maintain current Oklahoma licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP). Must maintain current certification as a family nurse practitioner through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a family nurse practitioner is preferred but not required.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
DEFINITION:
The Physician Assistant is a health care professional, qualified by academic and clinical
education, and licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, who provides
health care services in a variety of patient care settings under the direction and supervision of a
physician. Patients cared for are infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
EDUCATION:
Must be a graduate of a physician assistant program approved by the American Medical
Association.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):
Must be a licensed as a P.A. by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and
Supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a minimum of one (1) year practical experience in a primary care setting.
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What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Oklahoma.
- Active Oklahoma Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or eligible for Oklahoma licensure
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Current national board certification from ANCC or AANP in a recognized NP specialty
- Current and unrestricted RN license valid in Oklahoma or a compact state
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant care setting
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification depending on practice setting
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse practitioner in Oklahoma?
To become a nurse practitioner in Oklahoma, you must hold a graduate-level nursing degree, pass a national certification exam through ANCC or AANP, and obtain an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Oklahoma requires NPs to apply for APRN licensure, which includes submitting proof of education, national certification, and an active RN license. Oklahoma NPs practice with a supervising physician relationship defined in a practice agreement.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Oklahoma?
Nurse practitioners in Oklahoma earn a median of about $133,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $99,490 for the lowest 10% to over $167,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma nurse practitioner roles are posted by TeamHealth, Xpress Wellness Urgent Care, and Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oklahoma's largest health systems, federally qualified health centers serving rural and tribal communities, and the VA facilities in Oklahoma City and Muskogee are among the most consistent sources of NP openings across specialties.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?
Oklahoma City, Lawton, and Edmond are the Oklahoma cities with the most nurse practitioner openings. Oklahoma City drives the largest share through its major academic and regional hospital systems, while Tulsa's concentration of specialty clinics and Saint Francis and Ascent health networks sustains steady demand, and smaller markets reflect rural critical-access hiring tied to state and federal rural health initiatives.
Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they are rare. The hands-on clinical nature of most NP roles means the majority of positions require in-person patient care. About 56% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that do exist are most commonly in telehealth primary care, behavioral health, and utilization review or case management roles.
How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, several of which are offered by OU Health and INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City. These structured programs are designed for NPs with limited post-graduate experience and provide supervised clinical hours in primary care or specialty tracks. Candidates transitioning from RN roles in the same specialty, such as moving from ICU nursing to acute care NP, are also competitive. Holding your Oklahoma APRN license and national board certification before applying strengthens every application.
Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oklahoma openings updated in real time. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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