Remote Family Nurse Practitioner – Virtual Urgent Care (Part-Time & Full-Time | Weekend Coverage Available)

October 15, 2026

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About Us:

We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, nationwide virtual healthcare platform that’s transforming the way care is delivered. Since 2011, they’ve provided high-quality, 100% remote care across all 50 states — offering urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and more via Telehealth.

Join a mission-driven team that values clinician input, supports professional growth, and offers the flexibility of working from home.

What You’ll Do:

Provide virtual urgent care to patients of all ages — newborns to adults
Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic conditions (e.g. colds, rashes, UTIs, sore throats, COVID, diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety)
Conduct 15-minute video visits using our EMR system (Athena)
Prescribe medications, order labs (via LabCorp or Quest), and offer wellness counseling
Refer patients to appropriate care when needed

What We’re Looking For:

Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited FNP program
Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) and RN licenses (multi-state licenses highly preferred)
Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC)
Minimum 3 years of post-training experience in Urgent Care or Primary Care
Comfortable seeing patients across all age groups
Active Medicare status; in good standing with Medicare/Medicaid

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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