Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across health systems, federally qualified health centers, private practices, and urgent care, from new-grad NPs to experienced clinicians, with specializations in family medicine, internal medicine, and geriatrics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles128+
Top stateTexas
Top employerConviva Senior Primary Care
Top cityFort Worth, TX
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Carbon Health
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Carbon Health
New 59m ago
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carbon Health
Oakland, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$138k - $215k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Carbon Health
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Carbon Health
New 1h ago
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carbon Health
Lynnwood, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$122k - $195k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Carbon Health
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Carbon Health
New 1h ago
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carbon Health
Novato, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$133k - $209k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Carbon Health
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Carbon Health
New 1h ago
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carbon Health
Folsom, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$133k - $209k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Northern Light Health
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate
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Northern Light Health
Added 1d ago
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate
Northern Light Health
Orono, Maine
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Job Market

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

Who's Hiring

  • Conviva Senior Primary Care
    Conviva Senior Primary Care15
  • Carbon Health
    Carbon Health10
  • Optum
    Optum9
  • Texas Health Resources
    Texas Health Resources7
  • Emory Healthcare
    Emory Healthcare6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services80
  • Technology & Software22
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Education5
  • Non-Profit & Social Services5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in primary care nurse practitioner jobs.

  • Active NP state licensure and national board certification (ANCC or AANP)
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
  • DEA registration and full prescriptive authority in state of practice
  • Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, Athena, or eClinicalWorks
  • Experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine settings
  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications

Tips for Your Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search

Tailor your resume to practice setting

Health systems, FQHCs, and private practices each prioritize different things. A health system resume should highlight collaborative care models and EHR proficiency, while an FQHC resume needs to show comfort with underserved populations and sliding-scale billing environments.

List your DEA number and prescriptive authority

Many postings screen candidates before a human reads the resume. Make your DEA registration, state NPI, and full prescriptive authority status visible in your credentials section, not buried in a paragraph, so automated filters don't exclude you.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists primary care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter for collaborative practice agreements

Restrictive states require a physician collaboration agreement that can limit your autonomy and add overhead. When targeting openings, check the state's practice authority status first so you can ask specific, informed questions before accepting an interview.

Prepare for a clinical scenario interview

Most primary care NP interviews include at least one live case, such as a patient with uncontrolled hypertension and two comorbidities. Practice talking through your differential, your prescribing rationale, and how you'd coordinate follow-up care out loud, not just in your head.

Negotiate beyond base salary

CME stipends, malpractice tail coverage, loan repayment eligibility, and panel size caps all affect your day-to-day and long-term finances. Clarify each before signing, since these terms vary more than base compensation does across primary care settings.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most primary care nurse practitioners?

The companies hiring the most primary care nurse practitioners right now include Conviva Senior Primary Care, Carbon Health, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems and federally qualified health centers tend to post the highest volume of full-time openings.

How many primary care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?

About 9% of primary care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most primary care roles. Telehealth-only positions are most common in chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, and post-visit follow-up rather than full-scope primary care panels.

How do you become a primary care nurse practitioner?

You become a primary care nurse practitioner by first earning a registered nurse license, then completing a graduate-level NP program, either a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice, with a primary care focus such as family or adult-gerontology. After graduating, you pass a national board exam through ANCC or AANP, apply for NP licensure in your state, and obtain a DEA number if your state grants prescriptive authority.

Can I get hired as a primary care nurse practitioner with no experience?

Yes, new-grad primary care nurse practitioners do get hired, but you'll compete more effectively by leveraging your clinical rotation sites as references and targeting employers with formal NP residency or fellowship programs. FQHCs and rural health clinics often recruit new grads because they qualify for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, which makes those settings worth prioritizing when you have limited post-graduation experience.

What does the primary care nurse practitioner interview process look like?

Most primary care NP interviews run in two to three stages: a phone or video screen with a recruiter or practice manager, a clinical interview with the medical director or lead physician that typically includes a patient scenario, and a final conversation about scheduling, panel expectations, and compensation. Some health systems add a working interview where you shadow or see patients alongside an existing provider before a formal offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs?

You can find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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