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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$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team in evaluating medication prior authorizations while developing clinical criteria and working closely with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care through evidence-based...

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

$72K - $130K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $92K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $120K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $135K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$450K - $500K+*

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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$190K - $225K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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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.