Remote Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Remote nurse practitioner jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first healthcare platforms, distributed telehealth teams, and digital health companies hiring independently licensed NPs for primary care, urgent care, and chronic disease management. Employers hiring remotely right now include Signify Health, OptiMindHealth, and Legion Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Health is currently seeking a Part-Time (.5 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Virtual Practice Primary Care Team. The UNC Health Virtual Practice offers scheduled and on-demand video, telephone, and E-Visits for a range of primary care conditions, allowing patients access to convenient, personalized care that fits their schedule - 16 hours per day, 365 days per year.
About This Position:
- Virtual management of acute and chronic primary care needs
- Remote position, offering the opportunity for work/life balance with no commute. Must be physically located in the state of NC
- .5 FTE position, working a rotating schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- (20 hours per week)
Ideal Candidate:
- 2+ years of primary care experience is required
- Experience with behavioral health is a plus
- Open-minded and flexible with change
- Strong virtual presence
- Dedicated to developing new and exciting ways to deliver care
- Please contact Owen Watkins at Owen.Watkins@unchealth.unc.edu for more information.
Education Requirements:
Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
- Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
- Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
- Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Other Information
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: Virtual Care Practice Primary Care
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Remote
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Health is currently seeking a Part-Time (.5 FTE) Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Virtual Practice Primary Care Team. The UNC Health Virtual Practice offers scheduled and on-demand video, telephone, and E-Visits for a range of primary care conditions, allowing patients access to convenient, personalized care that fits their schedule - 16 hours per day, 365 days per year.
About This Position:
- Virtual management of acute and chronic primary care needs
- Remote position, offering the opportunity for work/life balance with no commute. Must be physically located in the state of NC
- .5 FTE position, working a rotating schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- (20 hours per week)
Ideal Candidate:
- 2+ years of primary care experience is required
- Experience with behavioral health is a plus
- Open-minded and flexible with change
- Strong virtual presence
- Dedicated to developing new and exciting ways to deliver care
- Please contact Owen Watkins at Owen.Watkins@unchealth.unc.edu for more information.
Education Requirements:
Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.
- Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
- Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
- Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Other Information
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: Virtual Care Practice Primary Care
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Remote
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Who's Hiring
- Signify Health398
- OptiMindHealth116
- Legion Health49
- Talkiatry36
- SonderMind31
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services186
- Insurance30
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote nurse practitioner jobs.
- Current NP certification from ANCC or AANP in a recognized specialty
- Active, unencumbered state license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one to two years of clinical NP or RN experience in a relevant setting
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Remote Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote nurse practitioner openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialty and license type and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Highlight your compact license upfront
Remote NP employers care deeply about where you're licensed to practice. If you hold a Nurse Practitioner Compact or multi-state license, put it in your resume header and repeat it in every cover letter. It removes the biggest barrier remote hiring managers face.
Prove your async clinical documentation skills
Remote teams run on written communication. Show that you document thoroughly in EHR platforms, close encounters on time, and communicate clearly with distributed care teams through secure messaging. Name the specific platforms you've used, such as Epic, Athenahealth, or similar systems.
Prepare for virtual clinical scenario interviews
Remote NP interviews frequently use telehealth simulation or written case scenarios instead of in-person role-play. Practice presenting your clinical reasoning clearly in text and on video, since remote employers are assessing how you'll perform in the actual medium you'll work in every day.
Remote Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote nurse practitioner job?
Target companies that have built remote clinical workflows from the ground up, such as telehealth platforms, virtual-first primary care groups, and remote patient monitoring firms. These employers screen for self-direction, strong written clinical documentation, and comfort with asynchronous communication. A demonstrated history of independent patient panels, experience with EHR platforms used in virtual settings, and a multi-state compact license give your application a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring remote nurse practitioners right now include Signify Health, OptiMindHealth, and Legion Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote NP roles are most active at telehealth platforms, virtual primary care groups, and distributed chronic care management companies that staff clinical teams entirely online.
Can you get a remote nurse practitioner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level NP roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work with minimal supervision from day one. Your best path is through telehealth companies that offer structured onboarding, remote patient monitoring programs with clinical oversight built in, or part-time virtual urgent care roles. Demonstrating async documentation skills and holding a compact license can open doors even without a long clinical history.
Do you need a degree for remote nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, a graduate degree is required, as nurse practitioner licensure demands a master's or doctoral level education in the U.S. Remote employers weigh your license type, compact licensure status, and specialty certification alongside your degree. What often differentiates candidates is board certification, a clean prescribing history, and documented experience with the EHR systems used in virtual clinical environments.
Which industries hire the most remote nurse practitioners?
The sectors hiring the most remote nurse practitioners are Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed clinical teams to deliver care at scale without requiring practitioners to be on-site.
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