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 *

Help us provide essential mental health support through remote counseling. You'll manage client cases, conduct assessments, and deliver ongoing therapy, ensuring comprehensive care and coordination of...

Kenner, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering impactful virtual therapy sessions for clients. Join a dedicated team that values a consistent schedule and allows you to focus on client care while maintaining full cli...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Contribute to clients' mental health by providing remote therapy services, crafting tailored treatment plans and offering support for emotional challenges. Engage with clients through telehealth, ensu...

Jackson, MSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Engage in meaningful virtual counseling sessions as an LPC, helping clients navigate mental health challenges with tailored support and practical strategies, ensuring their progress and well-being...

Little Rock, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering clients through telehealth as you provide expert counseling. This full-time remote role focuses on assessing needs, creating care plans, and supporting clien...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Reimagine mental health care by providing telehealth counseling support to diverse clients. In this role, you will directly contribute to improving client well-being through therapeutic sessions and t...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic initiatives to optimize oncology nursing education and field execution. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, drive compliance, and leverage insights for impactful decisi...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic nursing initiatives across oncology franchises, ensuring effective execution of portfolio strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and enhance field...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive strategic nursing initiatives across oncology franchises, ensuring effective execution of portfolio strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and enhance field pe...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping oncology nursing strategies across multiple franchises. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance field execution, optimize operations, and drive impactful educa...

Miami, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic nursing initiatives by translating oncology portfolio priorities into actionable plans. Collaborate across functions to enhance field performance and ensure compliance, while leveragin...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic nursing initiatives across oncology franchises, ensuring effective execution of portfolio strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resources and enhance field pe...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $99K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) to adults in post-acute care, while collaborating with a dedicated team and contributing to program growth thro...

Decatur, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of a complex Phase 2b inflammation study. Engage cross-functional teams, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met while managing risks. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, direct...

Maine, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving clinical trial execution for a complex Phase 2b inflammation study, ensuring operational excellence from start-up to closeout while managing cross-functional teams and exter...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate clinical trial success by driving execution of complex Phase 2b studies. Own operations from start-up to closeout while leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic sponsor-dedicated setting...

Oklahoma, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical trial execution by independently managing all phases of a complex Phase 2b inflammation study. Collaborate cross-functionally, ensure adherence to timelines, and drive operational ex...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$850K+ *

Transform outpatient imaging by leveraging your expertise as a neuroradiologist. Enjoy a fully remote role with no overnight calls, a supportive team, and opportunities for teaching and collaboration...

Newark, DERemote

3 days ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by providing remote ABA services to children and families. Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with caregivers to foster meaningful progress in a suppor...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $91K *

Unlock potential by providing in-home speech-language therapy to older adults. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance communication and swallowing skills, ensuring personalized care in a...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading and mentoring a dynamic ECM team, ensuring comprehensive patient care and adherence to individualized plans, while collaborating effectively with multidisciplin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive physician recruitment efforts, manage client relations, and source candidates. Leverage extensive networks while ensuring a seamless hiring journey that aligns with client...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive evidence-based healthcare improvements by leading evaluations and strategic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance Military Health System outcomes through expert consultat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the landscape of healthcare services by leading a national team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance while enhancing patient admissions and marketing efforts across divers...

Concord, NHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the CDI Department by acting as a clinical and technical resource, facilitating communication between customers and leadership, and ensuring operational standards are met through effective workfl...

New Orleans, LARemote

3 days 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.