Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs in California rank among the most active in the country, with strong demand across community health centers, federally qualified health centers, large integrated health systems, and private multispecialty groups at every level from new graduate to lead clinician. The heaviest hiring concentrations are in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UCSF Health maintain deep and ongoing primary care pipelines. The most in-demand sub-areas are family medicine, adult-gerontology primary care, and pediatric primary care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerCarbon Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring56
Work type43% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant NP PA Primary Care
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant NP PA Primary Care
Onestop Aesthetic Travel and Wellness Center
Pleasanton, California
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$165k - $185k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Primary Care Provider, Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
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Primary Care Provider, Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
WelbeHealth
Sacramento, California
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$150k.59 - $190k/yr
501-1,000

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Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Japanese Bilingual – Primary Care
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Part-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Japanese Bilingual – Primary Care
Osato Medical Clinic
Torrance, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$75 - $80/hr
On-Site
2-10

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Advanced Practice Provider for Primary Care Clinic
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Advanced Practice Provider for Primary Care Clinic
Roseville Family Health Care
Roseville, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$145k - $195k/yr
On-Site

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Eureka VA Outpatient Clinic)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Eureka, California
Clinical Support
Consulting & Professional Services
Healthcare Administration
$157k - $227k/yr
Hybrid
Post-Master's Certificate (Nursing)
10,000+

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
4 jobs
Sacramento
3 jobs
Folsom
2 jobs
Novato
2 jobs
Truckee
2 jobs
Pasadena
2 jobs
Torrance
2 jobs
Cupertino
2 jobs
Hollister
2 jobs

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Carbon Health10
  • Allcare7
  • Community Health Centers of America5
  • WelbeHealth4
  • Brigade Health3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Active California Nurse Practitioner furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current national board certification such as AANP or ANCC in relevant primary care specialty
  • Active DEA registration and California state controlled substance prescribing authority
  • Minimum clinical experience in a primary care, family medicine, or outpatient setting
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification from an accredited provider

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a primary care nurse practitioner in California?

You become a primary care nurse practitioner in California by completing an accredited graduate-level nurse practitioner program, passing a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and applying for both a nurse practitioner certificate and a furnishing license through the California Board of Registered Nursing. California requires a separate furnishing license to prescribe medications, which involves additional coursework and a clinical pharmacology exam. Most California employers also expect an active DEA registration before the first day.

How much do primary care nurse practitioners make in California?

Primary care nurse practitioners in California earn a median of about $168,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $120,340 for the lowest 10% to over $240,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire primary care nurse practitioners in California?

Employers hiring primary care nurse practitioners in California right now include Carbon Health, Allcare, and Community Health Centers of America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty groups drive steady year-round openings, particularly for family medicine and adult-gerontology primary care roles.

Which California cities have the most primary care nurse practitioner jobs?

San Francisco, Sacramento, and Folsom have the most primary care nurse practitioner openings in California right now. Los Angeles dominates by volume because of its large safety-net hospital network and federally qualified health centers, while the Bay Area's concentration of integrated systems like Kaiser Permanente and academic medical centers fuels consistent demand, and San Diego's growing population and military-adjacent health sector add further depth to the market.

Are there remote primary care nurse practitioner jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Primary care nurse practitioner work is fundamentally hands-on and patient-facing, so most roles require in-person presence. About 57% of primary care nurse practitioner openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost always telehealth-specific, covering chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, or urgent care triage rather than full primary care panels.

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

The most realistic entry path is a nurse practitioner residency or fellowship program, and California has several of the strongest in the country, including programs run by Kaiser Permanente Northern and Southern California, Natividad Medical Center, and community health center networks affiliated with the California Primary Care Association. Applicants coming from roles such as registered nurse in outpatient or urgent care, or medical assistant supervisor, hold an advantage because California employers value primary care setting familiarity. Completing your California furnishing license and DEA registration before you apply removes a common hiring delay and signals readiness.

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

You can find and apply to primary care nurse practitioner jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.

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