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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$168K - $231K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Nurse Case Managers, enhancing patient support and education throughout treatment journeys while ensuring compliance and quality in case management processes...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering patients with generalized Myasthenia Gravis through education and support. As a key point of contact, you'll coordinate care, provide resources, and ensure c...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $135K *

Join our team as a Telehealth Pharmacist, where you'll enhance member health through Medication Therapy Management and clinical outreach programs, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with indust...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join our Clinical Science team to enhance data integrity in CNS trials by conducting meticulous reviews of clinical interviews, ensuring protocol compliance, and guiding site interventions as a Clinic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Leverage your RN expertise in a dynamic environment with opportunities for both full-time and per diem roles. Connect directly with...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of care navigation by leading clinical evaluations and developing protocols in a telehealth setting, guiding team efforts to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for complex...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming disability claims through expert clinical assessments. Collaborate with healthcare providers and utilize your clinical expertise to improve patient outcome...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

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Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Engage in a rewarding remote role as a General Radiologist, focusing on outpatient diagnostics. Enjoy a flexible schedule, no weekends, and a supportive environment with ample PTO and partnership oppo...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $109K *

Inspire financial excellence by managing key accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accuracy and support audits w...

Melville, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to facilitating smooth transitions from inpatient care to home. Leverage your clinical expertise to manage care effectively, ensuring members receive appropriate support a...

Baltimore, MDRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on driving sales in Neurology. Engage healthcare professionals, analyze market data, and implement strategic business plans to exceed sales goals and enhan...

Syracuse, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize coding review processes to enhance quality and productivity in claims, appeals, and medical policy implementation. Collaborate with clinical teams and manage audits while ensuring compliance...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $374K *

Engage with patients in their homes to conduct health evaluations, build relationships, and bridge care gaps. This role demands extensive travel and flexibility to provide personalized care and diagno...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical utilization management. As a clinical expert, you'll engage with healthcare professionals to optimize specialty medication management and enhance pati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

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Pittsburgh, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $108K *

Engage in clinical assessments of healthcare services, ensuring quality care for members. Collaborate with medical professionals and manage grievances while maintaining productivity metrics in a remot...

Mesa, AZRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Analyze clinical documentation and risk adjustment for healthcare providers, ensuring accurate representation of patient acuity. Collaborate with physicians to identify documentation opportunities and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $114K *

Elevate your career by providing essential nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their health and well-being through assessments, planning, and community integration. J...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $111K *

Deliver compassionate, expert behavioral health care throughout members' journeys, ensuring clinical excellence in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment as a trusted clinical partner in diverse cases and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $88K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through clinical reviews, ensuring medical necessity and appropriateness of services while supporting a flexible workforce and maintaining...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of telehealth by delivering high-quality psychotherapy to older adults in a supportive, flexible environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team while managing personalized treatment p...

Vermont, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team transforming mental healthcare for Spanish-speaking older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a collaborative environment while providing high-quality...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $199K *

Redefine pharmacy care by developing formularies and policies, enhancing quality programs, and driving initiatives that improve Medicaid services while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.