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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$121K - $155K *

Empower individuals by providing evidence-based mental health support to patients aged 13+. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical team in a fully remote environment, enhancing patient care and profess...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team to empower mental health through evidence-based care, providing support to individuals and families. Enjoy autonomy in practice while collaborating with a dedicated clinical team i...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion patient care by conducting telemedicine consultations, assessing wounds, and guiding treatment plans while supervising advanced practice providers to ensure high-quality outcomes and compassi...

South Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Launch impactful Physical Therapy services for children in diverse settings, conducting assessments, tracking progress, and collaborating with families and professionals to enhance developmental goals...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Champion the development of children by providing tailored Physical Therapy services in diverse settings. Collaborate with families and professionals to track progress and ensure effective interventio...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Join a team dedicated to providing essential Physical Therapy services to children in diverse settings, ensuring their developmental goals are met through collaboration and expert care...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $187K *

Transform your career by providing essential Physical Therapy services to children in diverse settings. Collaborate with families and professionals to support developmental goals while tracking progre...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing precision medicine access by collaborating with laboratories to optimize testing workflows and strengthen stakeholder relationships, ensuring patients receive the right tr...

Parsippany, NJRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$450K - $500K+*

Elevate patient care by providing expert neuroradiology services remotely or hybrid. Enjoy flexible scheduling, no on-call duties, and access to advanced imaging technology while contributing to a lea...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Deliver impactful virtual counseling to adults, guiding sessions and managing client care while ensuring compliance with Connecticut LPC standards and ethical practices...

Waterbury, CTRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Help us provide impactful virtual counseling to clients navigating emotional and personal challenges. Leverage your expertise in a supportive remote environment while managing appointments and maintai...

Portland, ORRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Engage in meaningful mental health care as a Licensed Professional Counselor, delivering virtual therapy to clients. Help manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions while guiding treatment and track...

Metairie, LARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Reimagine behavioral health by delivering impactful counseling services remotely. Engage with clients facing various challenges, conduct evaluations, and maintain thorough documentation while adhering...

Jackson, MSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Help us provide impactful telehealth counseling to diverse clients, addressing their mental health needs through effective therapy sessions and clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with pr...

Lansing, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mental health through telehealth counseling. In this full-time role, you'll assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing support, all whi...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Elevate mental health support by providing remote counseling services to clients. Utilize your expertise to assess, plan, and deliver effective therapy, ensuring a positive impact on individuals' emot...

Pascagoula, MSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Transform your career by delivering impactful remote therapy services. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, you'll provide client-centered care, develop tailored therapy plans, and support mental hea...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Support clients by delivering professional telehealth counseling services, managing caseloads, and applying evidence-informed interventions. Collaborate with clients to establish treatment goals and e...

Portland, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $193K *

Lead the charge in ensuring clinical studies meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Collaborate with sites and teams to drive successful execution and data integrity throughout the clin...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a virtual behavioral health clinic, providing therapy services to adults. Leverage your expertise in treatment planning, group therapy, and diagnostics to enhance outcomes while...

California City, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through thorough medical claims audits. Leverage your nursing expertise in a dynamic remote environment, collaborating with experienced aud...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$385K *

Empower patients by providing remote consult-liaison psychiatric care, supporting emergency departments and inpatient teams. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding access to behavio...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Empower clients through telehealth counseling, focusing on personalized treatment plans and ongoing support. Join a dedicated team to enhance mental health outcomes and foster coping strategies in a f...

New Britain, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing remote counseling to clients with diverse emotional and behavioral health needs. Manage a caseload while receiving administrative support and clinical consultation, ensur...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team of mental health professionals, providing flexible, client-centered care. Leverage your expertise to build rapport, manage caseloads, and utilize technology for seamless service de...

San Jose, CARemote

2 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.