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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$80K - $100K *

Transform the way we deliver mental health care to older adults through evidence-based teletherapy. Join a supportive team that prioritizes your autonomy and growth while you manage personalized treat...

South Dakota, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $374K *

Elevate your career by joining a team of clinicians dedicated to providing in-home health evaluations. Connect with individuals to enhance their health journeys and bridge care gaps nationwide, ensuri...

Kansas City, KSRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging clinical expertise to review medical records, ensuring compliance with government standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining confidentiality in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$60K - $108K *

Elevate your career by providing critical telephonic support as an RN Case Manager. Utilize your clinical expertise to assess health concerns, educate consumers, and coordinate care, all while working...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, robust support, and opportunities to grow while making a meaningful impact in a collabo...

Alabama, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Engage as a licensed clinical psychologist, delivering high-quality teletherapy to older adults. Collaborate with a supportive team, design personalized treatment plans, and manage documentation effic...

Wyoming, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower the lives of older adults as a licensed clinical psychologist in a flexible, supportive, and collaborative telehealth environment. Enjoy autonomy while delivering evidence-based care and creat...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality telehealth therapy for older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance patient care by supporting primary care teams remotely. Collaborate with on-site providers to manage patient needs effectively, ensuring seamless communication and coordinat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Empower patients and caregivers by leading an interdisciplinary team in dementia care. Drive innovative solutions and enhance care models while collaborating with diverse professionals in a dynamic, r...

Washington, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower patients by delivering high-quality primary care in nursing homes. Collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, ensuring adherence to state and nationa...

New York, USRemote

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

$160K - $220K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance scientific dialogue and education in mental health. Build relationships, identify knowledge gaps, and support evidence-based treatment initiatives acros...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $116K *

Join a dedicated team as a Telephonic RN Case Manager, providing vital support to seniors and complex care patients. Utilize your nursing expertise to navigate care journeys, create personalized plans...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through comprehensive post-discharge support. Leverage your expertise in managing complex chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdis...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of mental health care by providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative treatment in a patient-centered outpatient setting, ensuring safe pr...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion high-quality psychotherapy for older adults in a flexible, remote setup. Collaborate with a dedicated team while managing your schedule. Utilize modern telehealth tools to deliver personalize...

Montana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing neuroscience by driving sales and fostering relationships with healthcare providers. Utilize your expertise to promote innovative migraine therapies and enhan...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Join a dynamic team as a Remote Emergency Medicine Radiologist, interpreting STAT/ER cases with a flexible schedule. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment, committed to quality care and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$54K - $116K *

Drive your career by resolving appeals and grievances across products. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure timely, customer-focused responses while identifying trends and recommending solutions...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K *

Transform Assisted Living care by serving as a clinical mentor and compliance partner, enhancing regulatory readiness and quality while developing nursing leaders through effective training, auditing...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Empower older adults through quality teletherapy! Join a supportive team, set your own schedule, and help patients navigate life's transitions with evidence-based care. Flexible, remote position with...

Hawaii, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of mental health care by delivering client-centered therapy through innovative telehealth solutions, ensuring compliance and collaboration for optimal outcomes...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower individuals by delivering tailored, evidence-based psychotherapy remotely to older adults. Collaborate with a supportive team while managing your schedule and focusing on patient care, aided b...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by delivering impactful psychotherapy to older adults in a supportive, flexible telehealth environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team while setting your own hours, ensuring a...

Alaska, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through clinical review and collaboration. You'll engage in appeals and grievances processes, working closely with medical directors and p...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.