Explore Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs

Find Nurse Practitioner jobs that match your clinical expertise, specialty, and career goals. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who assess patients, diagnose conditions, provide treatment, and support better health outcomes across a wide range of care settings. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including NP positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.

Nurse Practitioner Roles and Specialties

NP opportunities vary by patient population and clinical focus. Employers hire Family Nurse Practitioners, Adult-Gerontology NPs, Pediatric NPs, Psychiatric-Mental Health NPs, and Acute Care NPs, among other specialties. Roles may be based in hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health organizations, telehealth services, or other healthcare settings.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Typical responsibilities include taking medical histories, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications where authorized, and coordinating care with other clinicians. Requirements generally include an active registered nurse license, graduate-level nurse practitioner education, national certification in a specialty, and any state licensure or prescriptive authority required for the position. Specific qualifications vary by employer and location.

Find the Right NP Opportunity

When comparing Nurse Practitioner jobs, consider specialty, patient population, care setting, schedule, location, team structure, and compensation. Review each listing for its required credentials and scope of practice, since clinical responsibilities and licensing rules differ by state. Browse Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify opportunities aligned with your experience and next career step.

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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Clinical Oncology Team, where you'll leverage your oncology and genomics expertise to enhance point-of-care products, drive clinical workflows, and support person...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that delivers innovative telehealth psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling while providing high-quality, evidence-based care within a supportive network, ensuring patient...

Mississippi, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $195K *

Empower individuals by delivering evidence-based psychiatric care and ensuring access to mental health services. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes while maintaining...

Boise, IDRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $114K *

Shape the future of community health by coordinating seamless transitions for members. Collaborate with care teams to develop effective plans, educate families, and enhance service delivery, ensuring...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $404K *

Optimize patient care and operational leadership as you manage Anesthesia APP teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong client relationships while driving growth in practices and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $130K *

Manage comprehensive care for pregnant members, ensuring timely interventions, care coordination, and support for optimal maternal-fetal wellness through effective communication and collaboration with...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $116K *

Empower individuals by coordinating comprehensive care for members with complex health needs. Utilize your nursing expertise to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaborati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $181K *

Drive patient-centered clinical pharmacy services, optimizing outcomes through comprehensive medication reviews and targeted management programs. Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and lead ini...

Worcester, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $100K *

Empower older adults through high-quality virtual psychotherapy, designing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with a supportive care team while enjoying flexible scheduling and modern telehea...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your practice by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to older adults in a fully remote, flexible setting. Enjoy robust support, self-managed schedules, and a collaborative team env...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to assess and implement personalized care plans, ensuring quality healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with members, families, and providers while managing care activities and addressi...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $187K *

Unlock potential by serving as a vital resource for patients and caregivers, providing education and support for managing generalized Myasthenia Gravis while coordinating treatment and navigating insu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Transform the mental health landscape by delivering personalized psychotherapy to older adults in a supportive, remote environment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing lives through flexi...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Engage with patients through telehealth, providing exceptional care and collaborating with a dedicated team. Contribute to continuous learning and adapt to diverse patient needs in a dynamic virtual e...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Drive the future of virtual healthcare by delivering exceptional patient care through telehealth visits, collaborating with a dedicated team, and utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient exper...

Bethesda, MDRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Lead virtual patient care by delivering evidence-based telehealth services, collaborating with a dynamic team, and enhancing clinical skills through continuous learning. Drive exceptional healthcare e...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $187K *

Lead patient education and support initiatives for individuals affected by generalized Myasthenia Gravis. Collaborate with caregivers and healthcare teams to enhance treatment coordination and empower...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K *

Empower clients by managing complex care needs through remote case management, ensuring access to high-quality treatment and support. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client engagem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance virtual primary care, focusing on comprehensive patient management and collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care and build lasting patient...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance clinical documentation accuracy by collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient records, reflecting severity of illness and risk of mortality, while maintaining complian...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Engage in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy to older adults, leveraging supportive telehealth tools and a collaborative team environment while setting your own flexible schedule...

New Mexico, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate member care by facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe discharges, reduce readmissions, and provide comprehensive support thro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Deliver high-quality virtual psychotherapy for older adults, crafting personalized treatment plans while enjoying flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a collaborative community to thrive i...

Iowa, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming virtual healthcare by delivering exceptional patient care through telehealth. Collaborate with colleagues, utilize advanced technology, and engage in continuous learnin...

Portland, ORRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to deliver flexible telehealth psychotherapy for older adults, leveraging modern tools and a supportive team. Set your own schedule and work from home while providing high-quality, evidence-ba...

New Hampshire, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nurse Practitioner do?question toggle

    A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who evaluates patients, diagnoses and manages health conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides preventive and ongoing care. Duties depend on specialty, employer, and state scope-of-practice rules.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Nurse Practitioner jobs?question toggle

    Most positions require an active RN license, graduate-level NP education, national certification in the relevant specialty, and state licensure. Some employers also require clinical experience, specific certifications, or prescriptive authority.

  • What specialties can Nurse Practitioners work in?question toggle

    Common specialties include family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, and acute care. Available roles and credential requirements vary by employer and location.

  • Where do Nurse Practitioners work?question toggle

    Nurse Practitioners work in settings such as hospitals, primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health organizations, and telehealth services.

  • How can I find Nurse Practitioner jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore vetted NP listings on Ladders and review each job's salary information, specialty, location, schedule, and credential requirements. Compensation varies with factors such as experience, location, employer, and clinical focus.