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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$115K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful mental health services. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of clients, utilizing evidence-based approaches, and collabo...

Blair, NERemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$325K - $375K *

Grow your career with us to provide 100% remote outpatient psychiatry, enhancing patient lives across diverse populations while enjoying clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and supportive operatio...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $186K *

Elevate your career by promoting clinical excellence in a dynamic Trauma Surgical ICU. Collaborate with nursing leadership to develop educational programs that enhance patient safety and staff compete...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$60K - $107K *

Engage in a vital role as a clinical liaison, managing high-risk member care through assessments, coordination, and monitoring. Embrace flexibility in your work environment while driving quality healt...

Everett, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $105K *

Unlock potential by engaging high-risk members and coordinating care. Mentor new staff while ensuring appropriate, high-quality healthcare services and individualized plans align with member needs and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating ABA treatment requests, applying clinical criteria, and collaborating with providers to ensure quality care. Leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environm...

Maryland Heights, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$364K *

Elevate health outcomes by conducting in-home evaluations, building trust with patients, and bridging care gaps. Join a dedicated team focused on personalized health assessments and flexible service d...

Manhattan, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock the potential of clinical documentation by enhancing accuracy and quality. Collaborate with healthcare teams to educate on best practices, ensuring compliance and optimal reimbursement through...

Lebanon, NHRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Grow your career in a fully remote Neuroradiology role, engaging with a large, supportive team. Enjoy competitive compensation, productivity incentives, and mentorship opportunities while serving a ma...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $197K *

Lead the charge in data-driven security initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to protect assessment integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable i...

Leawood, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$500K+*

Drive a fully remote Neuroradiology role focused on complex cases, offering competitive compensation and a supportive, collaborative environment with a clear path to partnership and excellent work/lif...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $374K *

Optimize health outcomes by conducting in-home evaluations, building trust with patients, and bridging care gaps. Travel extensively to provide personalized health assessments, ensuring comprehensive...

Nevada, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $98K *

Transform patient care by leveraging telehealth solutions to ensure timely access to quality healthcare. Collaborate with a dynamic team to triage and support patients in a virtual environment, enhanc...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

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Sonora, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $168K *

Transform your career by driving product growth and building relationships with healthcare providers. Leverage your expertise in specialty pharmaceuticals to educate and support key stakeholders while...

Arizona, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $112K *

Partner with us to navigate complex patient cases and ensure seamless access to care. Utilize critical thinking and communication skills to manage authorizations and appeals, collaborating with divers...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $120K *

Empower healthcare by providing expert clinical consultation on medication requests, ensuring safety and efficacy while collaborating with providers to enhance patient care and optimize therapy outcom...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Provide in-home health evaluations, fostering relationships to enhance patient care. Engage with diverse populations, utilizing technology for assessments while ensuring personalized health solutions...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $500K *

Transform lives by providing patient-centered psychiatric care through telehealth. Enjoy full clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and significant administrative support while collaborating with a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $166K *

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Springfield, OHRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $105K *

Shape the future of patient care by coordinating high-quality, cost-effective services. Utilize your clinical expertise to advocate for members, ensuring appropriate care transitions and fostering col...

Hopewell, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's transforming mental healthcare for older adults through innovative telehealth solutions. Enjoy flexible scheduling, administrative support, and a dedicated clinical community—all fr...

Maine, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$215K - $408K *

Lead the charge in medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance utilization management and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the clinical review and resolution of psychiatric complaints, enhancing care quality across the network. Collaborate with clinical teams, investigate cases, and provide direct patient care, ensur...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $225K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.