Remote Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California
Telemedicine opportunities for remote nurse practitioner jobs in California. Join our network of over 20,000 nationwide clinicians!
The Benefits of Working in Telemedicine
100% Remote
Work and see patients from anywhere.
Work and see patients from anywhere.
Earn Extra Income
Telemedicine is a great side gig for nurse practitioners.
Telemedicine is a great side gig for nurse practitioners.
Flexible Scheduling
Say goodbye to rigid clinic schedules.
Say goodbye to rigid clinic schedules.
In-Demand
Telehealth is growing, and so is the need for virtual clinicians.
Telehealth is growing, and so is the need for virtual clinicians.
Do What You Love
OpenLoop’s network of clinicians spans 30+ specialities.
OpenLoop’s network of clinicians spans 30+ specialities.
How do I become a remote nurse practitioner in California?
- You must be an actively practicing clinician.
- Have an active California license.
- No malpractice on your record.
- Good to go on all the above? Apply!
In-Demand State Licenses For Nurse Practitioners
State licensure requirements will be added as they become available.
How many state licenses do I need to work in telehealth?
For NPs there’s a few ways to look at it. If you’re licensed in the following high-volume states, then that might be good enough. Generally, we recommend having 3-5 state licenses as a telehealth nurse practitioner.
High volume state licensure we look for:
Why do you need to be licensed in multiple states?
The beauty of telehealth is that patients can access care from anywhere. To meet that demand, providers who hold multi-state licenses stand out - they can treat more patients across more regions, making their resumes stronger and more competitive.
How much money can a nurse practitioner make in California?
For telemedicine, this can depend on whether you are a contract, 1099 or a full-time W-2 employee. This is a summary of the average U.S. compensation for telemedicine clinicians in 2025, reviewing the differences between contract, 1099 (independent contractor), and W-2 (employee) roles.
Average Pay for Nurse Practitioners (NP) in Telemedicine
| Role Type | Average Annual Salary |
Hourly Rate | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1099/Contract | $130,000–$150,000 | $63–$85 | More pay, less job security, no benefits |
| W-2 | $122,000–$140,000 | $59–$68 | Lower base but with benefits, paid leave, and employer 401(k) |
Figures are based on the most recent available national data and may vary by specialty, geography, experience and employer.
How to get licensed in the state of California as a nurse practitioner
The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) accepts NP applications through the BreEZe online portal.
Average Application Processing Time
4-5 months
Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact State?
No
Licensure Requirements
Licensing Fees: $85
Supporting Documents/Requirements:
- Active California RN license
- Graduation from BRN-approved NP program (MSN, post-master’s, or DNP)
- National certification from board-approved agency
- Official transcripts
- NP Furnishing Number application for prescriptive authority
- Proof of 520+ supervised clinical hours
- Criminal background check
- Fingerprinting
Training
NPs must complete a graduate-level program with supervised clinical experience. Independent NP practice (“103 NPs” and later “104 NPs”) requires 4,600 supervised hours in California.
Licensure CME & Renewal
30 CE hours every 2 years for RN license renewal. NP certification does not expire, but practice must remain aligned with BRN regulations.
For full and complete California NP licensing requirements and information visit: https://www.rn.ca.gov
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