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Alta Med
Santa Ana, California

Nurse Practitioner, Float, Geriatrics

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

starts at $161K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Nurse Practitioner provides medical services to clients, ensuring appropriate and professional medical services.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate school of nursing.
  • Completed training in the diagnosis and management of common and some complex medical conditions.
  • Current licensure in the State of California.
  • Certification as an Adult/Family/Pediatric/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Previous experience with computer-based systems is required; Electronic Medical Records experience is preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

Pay for this job starts at $160,680.00 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner provides professional medical services to clients within a community clinic setting. They are responsible for the diagnosis and management of both common and complex medical conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and current licensure in the State of California. A valid BLS certification and certification as an Adult, Family, Pediatric, or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

GeriatricsMedical diagnosisPatient managementClinical assessmentHealth care delivery

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 42 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 55% have no call, 81% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Geriatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedGeriatrics median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics listings in California25 active547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 55% no call · 81% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Geriatrics hiring demand#8 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 32 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 175 postings, 297 closed
New Geriatrics listings217 in the last 30 days212 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Geriatrics pay trend+2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 24 employers
16
<$170k
11
$170k-205k
3
$205k-240k
7
$240k-275k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
51% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$873k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,820/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.