About This Role
This full-time family medicine role in South San Jose puts you at the center of a well-resourced clinic where you'll see patients across the lifespan, managing preventive care, chronic conditions, and acute health issues. You'll work alongside primary care physicians and specialists on-site, allowing you to consult and refer without navigating outside systems. The clinic prioritizes reasonable scheduling that lets you maintain a personal life—no constant on-call requirements or unpredictable hours. You'll need a current California NP license and furnishing number. This position suits practitioners who value collaboration over isolation, want strong support systems, and are ready to build relationships with a stable patient population.
$25–$45/hr
Hospital
Days / Nights
Active nursing license
Local
401(k)
Location & Routes
- Base city: San Jose, CA
- Route type: Local
Benefits & Bonuses
- 401(k)
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active nursing license relevant to the role.
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active RN license in the state of practice, in good standing. Compact (multistate) licenses are accepted in NLC member states.
What experience is expected?
1+ year of clinical experience is preferred for most staff RN roles. Many hospitals have new-grad residency tracks if you are recently licensed.
Which certifications are required?
BLS is required for nearly all hospital roles. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs may be required depending on the unit.
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Nursing Jobs in San Jose, CA
San Jose, California is served by Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health, giving nurses based here strong access to staff, per diem, and travel positions. Local employers in San Jose regularly post openings across ICU, ER, labor & delivery, and travel nurse contracts, supported by premium California RN pay driven by mandated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios; California is not part of the NLC compact.
Nurses based in San Jose have a real advantage: they can pick up staff roles at Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health or jump on agency boards covering ICU, ER, labor & delivery, and travel nurse contracts. New grads typically start on med-surg or telemetry floors before specializing.
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Full Job Details
Opportunity Information Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group seeks a full-time, certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Family Medicine. Location: South San Jose, CA Highlights: Resource-rich working environment Schedule designed to promote work/life balance Collaborate with a talented team of on-site primary care clinicians and medical specialists Requirements
Requirements
Current California State NP license Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (NPs) Nurse Practitioner furnishing number of NPs (NPs) CAPA Controlled Substance Certification (PAs) Active DEA registration Preferred: 6 months or more of related primary care experience as an APC We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy Relocation allowance Generous benefits package 401K, HSA Medical Group Details Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,100 clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Community Information San Jose encompasses a large geographic and cultural portion of San Jose, California , located south of the downtown area. The tenth largest city in the United States , San Jose is nicknamed "Capital of Silicon Valley ." This diverse city is home to a diverse population of one million residents and many visitors. The arts and culture are essential elements in the character and quality of life in the vibrant San José community; its landmarks include the Children's Discovery Museum , SAP Center , Winchester Mystery House and the Tech Museum of Innovation . Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.