Remote Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New York

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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
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How do I become a remote nurse practitioner in New York?

In-Demand State Licenses For Nurse Practitioners

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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 New York?

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 New York as a nurse practitioner

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) accepts NP licensure applications via mail or through their online licensing portal. Separate applications are required for RN licensure and NP certification.

Average Application Processing Time

6-8 weeks

No

Licensing Fees: $85

Supporting Documents/Requirements:

  • Completion of a NYSED-approved NP graduate program (MSN, post-master’s, or DNP)
  • Active New York RN license
  • National certification in NP specialty (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
  • Official transcripts
  • Proof of coursework in child abuse reporting and infection control
  • Credentials evaluation for internationally educated applicants
  • Form 1 (APPLICATION) and Form 2 (EDUCATION VERIFICATION)
  • Optional Form 4NP for prescriptive authority
  • Criminal background check

Completion of a graduate-level nurse practitioner program with didactic and at least 500 supervised clinical hours in NP specialty.

NP certification is permanent once issued. However, registration and RN license renewal are required every 3 years, with continuing education strongly recommended per national board standards.

For full and complete New York NP licensing requirements and information visit: https://www.op.nysed.gov

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