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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$96K - $108K *

Transform patient care by joining our dynamic hospice team as a Travel RN. Provide compassionate support across multiple locations, ensuring quality and continuity of care while collaborating with loc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$71K - $94K *

Champion compliance excellence by preparing and reviewing complex filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to service standards while fostering a collaborative environment for continuou...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing remote therapy and clinical support to clients facing mental health challenges, conducting assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans for effective care and pro...

Stamford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Empower individuals and families by providing telehealth therapy and support. Drive positive change through assessments, treatment planning, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to ethical s...

Windsor, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering virtual mental health support. Leverage your expertise as an LCSW to create impactful treatment plans and guide clients through their challenges in a fully r...

Frankfort, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of virtual therapy by providing clinical oversight and support. Engage with clients through evidence-based methods while leading a remote care team to enhance treatment quality an...

Glendale, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Empower clients through remote therapy sessions, focusing on clinical care, treatment goals, and thorough assessments for adults seeking mental health support. This full-time role emphasizes structure...

Overland Park, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a remote behavioral health practice providing telehealth therapy services; support clients with diverse mental health needs, build strong therapeutic relationships, and ensure compliance with pro...

Lake Village, INRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker delivering impactful telehealth services. Collaborate with clients remotely to assess needs, create treatment plans, and provide continuous s...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join us to manage the full spectrum of client care, leveraging your clinical expertise in therapy and assessment to deliver impactful support and maintain high standards of practice, all within a flex...

Buffalo, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Advance your career by providing impactful telehealth therapy services, assessing mental health needs, and developing goal-oriented treatment plans to support diverse clients effectively in a remote s...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a remote team as an LCSW, providing therapy to clients and managing clinical responsibilities. Ideal for self-motivated individuals who excel in organization and client follow-up while supporting...

Manchester, NHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Deliver compassionate telehealth services to diverse clients, addressing emotional and relational challenges while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality in a supportive environment...

Jersey City, NJRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate therapy and support to clients, addressing emotional and social challenges. Manage cases effectively while connecting clients to essential resources in a fu...

Middletown, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing personalized therapy in a fully remote setting. Utilize your clinical expertise to support clients through various challenges, ensuring tailored care from ini...

Rio Rancho, NMRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Transform client care by delivering virtual therapy sessions as a full-time LCSW. Assess needs, guide treatment plans, and support client progress within a structured remote telehealth environment...

Honolulu, HIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Engage with clients through virtual care as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, delivering therapy and support across Connecticut. Contribute to treatment plans and progress assessments while leveragin...

Bridgeport, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Deliver thoughtful, solution-based care via telehealth sessions, conduct assessments, and create care plans while connecting clients to community resources within a supportive virtual team environment...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Shape the future of mental health care in a remote role, providing personalized therapy to clients across Delaware. Utilize your expertise in clinical assessments and treatment planning to facilitate...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Launch impactful mental health services by providing therapy and support to individuals facing emotional challenges, and collaborate with a team of professionals to enhance client well-being and foste...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering remote behavioral health services. You'll support clients through virtual care, addressing their emotional and social challenges while managing clinical eval...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize operations for a centralized intake team, ensuring efficient referral processing across multiple services. Drive performance improvements, staff development, and cross-functional c...

North Carolina, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$245K - $265K *

Drive strategic partnerships with Medical Experts in neurology, enhancing patient care through insights and collaboration. This field-based role requires strong relationship-building and cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $140K *

Transform the Court's technology landscape by optimizing enterprise applications, guiding junior staff, and ensuring seamless operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and maintain...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$60K - $107K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive diabetes care and education. Collaborate with an interprofessional team to enhance patient outcomes and promote self-management for individuals with type 2...

Little Rock, ARRemote

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.