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 *

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

$115K - $120K *

Shape the future of mental health care by providing quality counseling in a supportive environment. You'll deliver personalized treatment plans and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure clients...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in a dynamic office environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success while ensuring high standards of accu...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$450K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of remote General Radiologists, interpreting diverse diagnostic imaging while enjoying flexible schedules and competitive compensation in a collaborative env...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$274K - $328K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse patient needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits while utilizing your clinical expertise and supervising colleagues to en...

Seattle, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a licensed clinical social worker, providing remote therapy to clients facing various mental health challenges. You'll deliver compassionate care, maintain records, and connect...

Bridgeville, DERemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mental health through remote therapy. As a licensed professional, you'll independently manage cases, addressing clinical and external factors affecting client...

Eudora, KSRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Transform lives by providing telehealth services as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Engage with clients across Tennessee, delivering quality care while contributing to clinical discussions and main...

Knoxville, TNRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Explore a rewarding role as a licensed LCSW, providing telehealth therapy and psychosocial assessments while collaborating with healthcare teams to support clients facing mental health challenges and...

Beaverton, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Help us support clients through mental health challenges by providing therapy, conducting assessments, and connecting them with resources. This remote role requires a proactive approach to client care...

Taos, NMRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Empower clients through telehealth by providing therapy and support for emotional and behavioral challenges. Collaborate on care plans, maintain documentation, and adapt to changing client needs in a...

Yonkers, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing vital telehealth support. Engage with clients through therapy, assessments, and treatment planning, ensuring effective mental heal...

Elizabeth, NJRemote

1 week 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.