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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$135K - $145K *

Contribute to high-quality psychiatric care by delivering evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for youth. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to foster meaningful patient...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Empower your career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing remote outpatient care with clinical autonomy. Enjoy predictable compensation, minimal admin tasks, and a supportive en...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Engage with a dynamic team delivering high-quality psychiatric care and addiction management via telehealth, focusing on culturally competent treatment for underserved communities...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by mentoring new providers through virtual education, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Leverage your clinical expertise to foster growth in both primary care and behavioral...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $169K *

Partner with us to deliver comprehensive in-home assessments for patients with complex needs, ensuring quality care and optimal health outcomes through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in...

San Bernardino, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $125K *

Empower patient care by providing advanced psychiatric services remotely. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage patient health across various settings, ensuring qua...

Charlottesville, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $215K *

Elevate your career by providing remote psychiatric care with autonomy and flexibility. Enjoy predictable compensation, minimal admin tasks, and a supportive environment while focusing on lower to mod...

Nebraska, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $125K *

Transform pediatric mental health care by providing virtual outpatient services. Collaborate with primary care teams to deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children and ado...

Fishersville, VARemote

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

$180K - $215K *

Shape the future of mental health care by providing remote, outpatient psychiatric services. Enjoy clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive support while focusing on lower to moderate...

Nevada, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform outpatient psychiatric care by providing remote, patient-centered services. Gain autonomy with flexible scheduling and low administrative workload while ensuring comprehensive mental health...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional tele-psychiatric care to clients. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a dedicated team. Make a meaningful impact by developing tailor...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of mental health services by delivering tele-psychiatric care, collaborating with clients to create effective treatment plans, and ensuring ongoing support in a flexible, remote w...

Delaware, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming virtual healthcare by providing exceptional telehealth services. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver evidence-based care, engage in continuous learning, and support...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate telehealth services. Conduct evaluations, collaborate with care teams, and manage patient outcomes while enjoying a stable salary and a structu...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower clients' mental health journeys through tele-psychiatric care, conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and working within a flexible schedule to achieve positive outcomes in a supp...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $187K *

Partner with us to provide telehealth psychiatric care, focusing on diverse mental health needs. Engage with clients aged 14 and up, develop care plans, and prescribe medications while adhering to cli...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform outpatient psychiatric care by leveraging your expertise as a PMHNP. Enjoy clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and support in a fully remote environment while impacting the lives of lowe...

Alabama, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Shape the future of healthcare by providing in-home evaluations that foster meaningful connections and improve health outcomes for people in their own environments, ensuring personalized attention and...

Newport News, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $173K *

Engage with a diverse patient panel, providing comprehensive care through in-office, tele-health, and collaborative team approaches while continuously enhancing clinical skills and adapting to patient...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $195K *

Empower patients by providing in-home assessments and care management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and prevent hospitalizations, ensuring timely clinical inter...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by delivering exceptional virtual care. Collaborate with colleagues to provide evidence-based treatment, engage in continuous learning, and utilize advanced...

Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Deliver exceptional remote outpatient psychiatric care with autonomy, focusing on lower acuity populations. Embrace flexibility in scheduling and session structure, while enjoying comprehensive benefi...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Champion innovative, fully remote psychiatric care with flexible scheduling and minimal administration, focusing on outpatient treatment for lower acuity patients while enjoying comprehensive benefits...

Wyoming, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Explore your future with NPs in Bloom, a community for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Join us to be the first notified of openings in your state and nurture your career within a diverse, supportive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining outpatient psychiatric care with full clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and minimal administrative tasks. Enjoy predictable compensation while providing essential m...

Maryland, USRemote

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.