Rural Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Rural Staffing Services partners with rural hospitals, clinics, public hospital districts, community health centers, and healthcare organizations throughout Washington to identify experienced advanced practice providers who understand the importance of serving rural communities.

We are currently connecting with professionals interested in active and upcoming nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse midwife, and other advanced practice opportunities across Washington.

These opportunities may include positions within Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, public hospital districts, community hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty practices, long-term care organizations, and integrated rural healthcare systems.

Advanced practice providers are essential to healthcare access in rural communities.

They may serve as primary care providers, support emergency and inpatient services, strengthen specialty programs, care for patients across the lifespan, and help communities maintain services that might otherwise be difficult to sustain.

The strongest rural APPs are collaborative, adaptable, clinically confident, and comfortable building trusted relationships with patients, families, physicians, nurses, staff, and community partners.

Some opportunities may offer a traditional clinic schedule. Others may include inpatient coverage, call, specialty care, leadership responsibilities, per diem work, or short-term support during a staffing gap.

This application may connect you with current or upcoming roles such as:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
• Certified Nurse Midwife
• Physician Assistant
• Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider
• Rural Health Clinic Provider
• Hospitalist APP
• Emergency Department APP
• Urgent Care APP
• Specialty Clinic APP
• Behavioral Health APP
• Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing APP
• Occupational Health APP
• Per diem APP coverage
• Part-time APP opportunities
• Short-term or temporary coverage
• Permanent APP opportunities
• Clinical roles with leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary by organization and opportunity and may include:

• Providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients within the scope of the role
• Supporting primary care, urgent care, emergency, inpatient, specialty, or behavioral health services
• Providing preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and other members of the care team
• Supporting continuity of care across hospital, clinic, and community settings
• Participating in call, weekend, or rotating coverage when required
• Providing short-term or per diem support during vacancies, leave, or increased demand
• Helping expand access to care in rural and underserved communities
• Supporting quality, safety, documentation, and regulatory standards
• Participating in care coordination, referrals, and transitions of care
• Building trusted relationships with patients, families, employees, and community partners
• Considering a permanent opportunity when the position and community are the right fit

Qualifications will vary by opportunity, but organizations may seek:

• Current nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or applicable advanced practice licensure
• Eligibility for Washington licensure
• National certification in the relevant specialty
• Current DEA registration when required
• Relevant clinical experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and professional judgment
• The ability to work independently while remaining connected to the broader care team
• Experience serving rural, underserved, or medically complex populations
• Experience with Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, FQHCs, public hospital districts, or community healthcare organizations
• A patient-centered, dependable, and community-minded approach

Specific credentialing, privileging, prescribing, call, schedule, and experience requirements will depend on the organization and position.

Opportunities may include:

• Permanent employment
• Part-time employment
• Per diem coverage
• Short-term or temporary coverage
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunities
• Direct temporary employment with the healthcare organization
• Independent contract arrangements where legally appropriate
• Clinical roles with administrative or leadership responsibilities

The schedule, compensation, call expectations, credentialing requirements, travel support, housing, and employment structure will be explained before you decide whether to move forward with a specific opportunity.

Washington's rural communities are surrounded by mountains, forests, farmland, rivers, islands, and coastlines. These communities depend on advanced practice providers to keep care close to home.

Working in a rural setting offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships, practice with a broad scope, and see the direct impact of your work.

Even short-term or per diem coverage can make a meaningful difference by supporting local teams, protecting patient access, and giving an organization time to build a more permanent solution.

By applying through this page, you are joining the confidential WA-RSS Rural Talent Network. You may be considered for current or upcoming advanced practice opportunities that align with your specialty, experience, preferred location, availability, and goals.

Please submit your resume and let us know:

• Which Washington communities or regions you would consider
• Whether you are open to relocation or short-term travel
• Whether you are interested in permanent, part-time, per diem, short-term, remote, or multiple types of opportunities
• Which position or community you were viewing on RSSJobs.org

Our team personally reviews each application. When we identify an opportunity that may be a strong match, we will contact you directly to share more about the organization, community, clinical needs, schedule, and next steps.

Your information will be handled professionally and confidentially.

Work where it matters.