Remote Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois

Telemedicine opportunities for remote nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois. Join our network of over 20,000 nationwide clinicians!

The Benefits of Working in Telemedicine

100% Remote
Work and see patients from anywhere.
Earn Extra Income
Telemedicine is a great side gig for nurse practitioners.
Flexible Scheduling
Say goodbye to rigid clinic schedules.
In-Demand
Telehealth is growing, and so is the need for virtual clinicians.
Do What You Love
OpenLoopโ€™s network of clinicians spans 30+ specialities.

How do I become a remote nurse practitioner in Illinois?

In-Demand State Licenses For Nurse Practitioners

AK WA OR CA NV AZ UT ID MT WY CO NM TX OK KS NE SD ND MN WI IL IA MO AR LA MS AL GA FL SC NC TN KY IN MI OH WV VA PA NY ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC HI
State licensure requirements will be added as they become available.

How many state licenses do I need to work in telehealth?

For NPs thereโ€™s a few ways to look at it. If youโ€™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 Illinois?

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 $130,000โ€“$150,000 $63โ€“$85 More pay, less job security, no benefits
W-2 $122,000โ€“$140,000 $59โ€“$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 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

No

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)

Graduation from a program with advanced clinical training. Independent practice eligibility after 4,000 hours of APRN experience and 250 CE hours post-certification.

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

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๐Ÿ“ Remote
๐Ÿ’ฐ $120/hr
๐Ÿ“… Posted July 22, 2025
This is a remote position. OpenLoop is seeking NPs looking to provide synchronous and asynchronous virtual patient care on weekends. We provide care ranging from tele-urgent care, medical weight loss, primary care, and specialty services. Meet OpenLoop OpenLoop Health was founded with the vision to ...
๐Ÿ“ Remote
๐Ÿ’ฐ $70/hr
๐Ÿ“… Posted July 14, 2025
This is a remote position. OpenLoop is looking for Nurse Practitioners with experience in neurology and chronic pain! If you are passionate about delivering quality, compassionate patient care, this position is perfect for you! Meet OpenLoop OpenLoop Health was founded with the vision to deliver hea...
๐Ÿ“ Remote
๐Ÿ’ฐ Per Consult
๐Ÿ“… Posted June 11, 2025
This is a remote position. OpenLoop is seeking Remote Nurse Practitioners to provide synchronous and asynchronous telehealth & virtual patient care. We provide care ranging from tele-urgent care, medical weight loss, primary care, and specialty services. If you’re a Nurse Practitioner look...
๐Ÿ“ Remote
๐Ÿ“… Posted June 11, 2025
This is a remote position. Summary: Weโ€™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 ...
๐Ÿ“ Remote
๐Ÿ“… Posted March 10, 2025
This is a remote position. This is a remote position. OpenLoop is seeking a Nurse Practitioner looking to provide synchronous and asynchronous virtual patient care on our overnight shift. We provide care ranging from tele-urgent care, medical weight loss, primary care, and specialty services. Meet O...
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