Remote Telehealth for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois
Telehealth opportunities for nurse practitioners in Illinois. Join a network of more than 2,000 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
Trained on 100+ clinically-vetted protocols.
Trained on 100+ clinically-vetted protocols.
How do I become a remote nurse practitioner in Illinois?
- You must be an actively practicing clinician.
- Have an active Illinois 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.
States where demand is highest:
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, opening more of the country to their practice.
How to get licensed in the state of Illinois as a nurse practitioner
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) accepts APRN and NP licensure applications via their online portal.
Average Application Processing Time
8-10 weeks
Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact State?
No
Licensure Requirements
Licensing Fees: $125
Supporting Documents/Requirements:
- Active Illinois RN license
- Completion of an accredited graduate NP program
- Official transcripts
- National certification in NP role/population focus
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting
- Verification of out-of-state licenses (if applicable)
Training
Graduation from a program with advanced clinical training. Independent practice eligibility after 4,000 hours of APRN experience and 250 CE hours post-certification.
Licensure CME & Renewal
80 CE hours every 2 years. 20 hours must be in pharmacotherapeutics, including 10 focused on opioid prescribing for those with prescriptive authority.
For full and complete Illinois NP licensing requirements and information visit: https://idfpr.illinois.gov
Browse telehealth opportunities for NPs licensed in Illinois
Browse current opportunities below.
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United States - Remote
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Posted September 30, 2026
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner – Sexual Health & HIV Care
Location: Remote, United States
Schedule: 15–25 hours per week; Friday–Sunday availability required
About the Opportunity
OpenLoop is seeking a compassionate, experienced Nurse Practitioner for a 1099 independent contractor opportu...
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United States - Remote
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Posted September 30, 2026
Location: Remote, United States
Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Schedule: 20–30 hours per week; Friday–Sunday availability required
About the Opportunity
OpenLoop is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for a 1099 independent contractor opportunity providing virtual sexual he...
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United States - Remote
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Posted May 29, 2026
Summary:
We’re actively seeking Remote Nurse Practitioners with a special focus on Remote Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNP) to deliver synchronous and asynchronous virtual telehealth care. You will join an interdisciplinary remote nurse practitioner ...
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United States - Remote
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Posted May 29, 2026
TELEHEALTH PHYSICIAN
OpenLoop is seeking telemedicine physicians to join our nationwide virtual care network. Telehealth physicians use our platform to provide synchronous and asynchronous care across services like tele-urgent care, medical weight loss, primary care, and specialty offerings—all o...
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United States - Remote
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Posted May 29, 2026
OpenLoop is looking for a collaborating Physician for our internal group of Nurse Practitioners. If you enjoy collaborating and mentoring Advanced Practice Practitioners, this position is perfect!
Meet OpenLoop
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