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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$87K - $187K *

Transform healthcare delivery by conducting in-home health evaluations, fostering relationships, and bridging care gaps. Engage with patients to provide personalized assessments and connect them to es...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative tele-psychiatry by providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment while making a meaningful impact in cli...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $166K *

Drive patient-centered care by managing diverse needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits, utilizing your clinical expertise while embracing continuous learning a...

Portland, ORRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dedicated team providing advanced clinical care in geriatrics, enhancing access to evidence-based medical services for long-term care residents. Drive improvements in care delivery, efficiency...

Vaughan, ONRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $206K *

Advance health outcomes by providing in-home evaluations, fostering trust and personalized care. Engage with patients to bridge gaps in health services, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to indi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $192K *

Elevate telehealth access by providing evidence-based behavioral health care through clinical assessments and personalized treatment plans with a supportive multidisciplinary team in a fully virtual r...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $168K *

Empower health plan members through engaging Video Visits, conducting thorough assessments and education to enhance their health journey. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering quality care remot...

Nebraska, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $203K *

Join a dynamic team to diagnose and treat mental health disorders, providing individual and group therapy while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and edu...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $136K *

Join a dynamic virtual medical team dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative telehealth solutions. Collaborate with colleagues to provide exceptional patient care 24/7, utilizing advanc...

Newark, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $172K *

Shape patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Collaborate with teams, engage in continuous learning, and utilize your clinical skills to enhance healthcare del...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform virtual primary care by delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team for a 5-month full-time opportunity, enhancing your skills while making a me...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate patient care by collaborating in a dynamic virtual environment, providing primary care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Engage with a skilled team to deliver quality healthcare...

Dublin, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Engage deeply with health plan members in their homes, delivering personalized health evaluations and fostering connections to appropriate care. Your travel-centric role involves assessing unique heal...

Nevada, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinica...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $180K *

Join a dedicated team to provide telehealth psychiatric care, ensuring continuity and collaboration while managing a high client load. Enjoy a stable salary and structured schedule in a fully remote e...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $180K *

Lead telehealth evaluations and medication management for clients in CA. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure integrated care, monitor patient outcomes, and maintain accurate documentation whil...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $180K *

Transform mental health care by conducting telehealth evaluations and collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy a stable salary and structured schedule while providing compassionate care to diverse c...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $153K *

Advance your career by managing diverse patient needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits while utilizing your clinical expertise and technology to enhance patien...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of telehealth by providing exceptional care for patients with neurological disorders and memory conditions, ensuring continuity and compassion in treatment through collaboration and e...

Norwalk, CTRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by providing exceptional virtual care. Collaborate with colleagues to deliver evidence-based treatment, engage in continuous learning, and support patients 2...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $175K *

Champion patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Collaborate with clinical teams, engage in continuous learning, and utilize your expertise in a supportive env...

Berkeley, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $174K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative practices. Manage diverse patient needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and utilize your expertise in a supportive enviro...

Kirkland, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to manage diverse patient needs, providing comprehensive care through in-office and telehealth visits. Engage in continuous learning and collaborate with colleagues to enhance heal...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $162K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing diverse patient needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Engage in continuous learning and collaboration while utilizing your clinical expertise to...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering human-centered primary care, managing diverse patient needs through in-office and tele-health visits, while collaborating with clinical teams and engaging in...

Los Angeles, 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.