Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Pennsylvania

Nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in high demand, with strong hiring concentrated in primary care, psychiatry, and acute care settings across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and specialty practices at every level from new graduate to seasoned senior clinician. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the most active hiring metros, anchored by major systems such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network. Pennsylvania's aging population and ongoing primary care shortages keep openings steady in both urban medical centers and rural community health settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles142+
Top employerWellSpan Health
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring79
Work type69% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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MEDIKO Inc
Nurse Practitioner FNP Full Time
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MEDIKO Inc
New 22h ago
Nurse Practitioner FNP Full Time
MEDIKO Inc
York, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
201-500

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Geisinger
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
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Geisinger
Added 1d ago
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurology
Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
10,000+

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AlignMed Partners
Nurse Practitioner
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AlignMed Partners
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Nurse Practitioner
AlignMed Partners
Laureldale, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Pharmacy
$114k - $125k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
201-500

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Healing Partners
Nurse Practitioner
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Healing Partners
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Nurse Practitioner
Healing Partners
Clarion, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$100k - $120k/yr
Master's degree in nursing
201-500

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Experienced Aesthetic Injector (NP or PA)
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Experienced Aesthetic Injector (NP or PA)
Metro Laser
Exton, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
On-Site

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
10 jobs
Harrisburg
5 jobs
Hershey
4 jobs
Wilkes-Barre
4 jobs
Monroeville
3 jobs
Chambersburg
3 jobs
East Stroudsburg
3 jobs
Erie
2 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health8 open roles
GoHealth Urgent Care
GoHealth Urgent Care8 open roles
Geisinger
Geisinger6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Science & Research

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

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

  • Active Pennsylvania nurse practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • National certification from AANP or ANCC in a recognized nurse practitioner specialty
  • Current DEA registration and Pennsylvania controlled substance authority for prescribing roles
  • Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or care setting
  • Current Basic Life Support certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support where required

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania?

To become a nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania, you must earn a master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program, pass a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC in your chosen specialty, and then apply for licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Pennsylvania requires both registered nurse licensure and a separate nurse practitioner certification on file with the board before you can practice independently or under a collaborative agreement.

How much do nurse practitioners make in Pennsylvania?

Nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $130,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,940 for the lowest 10% to over $163,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania right now include WellSpan Health, GoHealth Urgent Care, and Geisinger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's largest health systems, federally qualified health centers, and regional specialty groups tend to post the highest volume of openings across the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg have the most nurse practitioner openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia's concentration of academic medical centers and specialty practices drives the largest share of postings, while Pittsburgh's robust UPMC network and Allentown's rapidly growing Lehigh Valley Health Network explain the strong demand in those metros.

Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. About 31% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on patient care limits fully remote work for most roles. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are in telehealth, psychiatric and behavioral health, and care management or utilization review where direct physical assessment is not required.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate nurse practitioner residency or fellowship programs, which UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Lehigh Valley Health Network run specifically for clinicians transitioning from RN roles without NP experience. Candidates who come in with strong RN backgrounds in the ICU, emergency department, or surgical units are consistently competitive. Securing your Pennsylvania DEA registration and controlled substance authority before you apply gives you a clear edge, and targeting federally qualified health centers in underserved Pennsylvania communities is another reliable route because those sites actively recruit new graduates.

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

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across health systems, specialty practices, and community health settings. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.

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