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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$164K - $196K *

Shape the future of patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office and virtual visits. Collaborate with dynamic teams in a hybrid model, ensuring high-quality service and continuous learning...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $206K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through in-home health evaluations. Be a vital part of health plan members' journeys, utilizing compassionate engagement to bridge care gaps and...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality, human-centered primary care. Manage diverse patient needs through in-office and telehealth visits while collaborating with colleagues and enga...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $181K *

Empower your nursing career by providing compassionate care to diverse patients with mental health and medical needs. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, utilizing DBT and CBT techniques to enh...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$164K - $196K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery by managing a diverse patient panel. Engage in both in-person and virtual visits to provide holistic, human-centered primary care while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower your practice in a flexible remote role performing tele-psychiatry. Collaborate with a dedicated team, providing comprehensive mental health care while building your schedule and benefiting fr...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity to provide virtual care as a Nurse Practitioner, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative technology while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fully...

Decatur, GARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by delivering virtual primary care and chronic disease management. Engage with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes through innovative technology and compassiona...

Columbia, SCRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $174K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance healthcare delivery a...

Seattle, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $206K *

Join a dedicated team of clinicians revolutionizing healthcare by conducting in-home evaluations. Partner with us to build meaningful relationships, enhance health outcomes, and provide personalized i...

Rensselaer, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $196K *

Shape the future of patient care by managing diverse needs in a hybrid role that includes in-office and telehealth visits, collaborating with teams, and continuously enhancing your clinical skills in...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by delivering virtual health services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering teamwork in a dynamic environment. Utilize your expertise to provide accurate diagnoses...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Champion clinical excellence and patient access by providing remote, outpatient psychiatric care. Enjoy autonomy in your practice while focusing on lower to moderate acuity populations with comprehens...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Support patient-centered care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, enjoying clinical autonomy in a fully remote setting. Engage with diverse populations while minimizing administrative t...

Utah, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful patient care by providing telehealth services for neurological and memory disorders, working collaboratively with doctors to ensure excelled treatment and patient satisfaction in a ful...

Manchester, NHRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $196K *

Champion patient-centered care by managing diverse cases, delivering in-office and virtual consultations, and fostering team collaboration in a dynamic healthcare environment while continuously enhanc...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Empower patients through innovative virtual care, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional healthcare. Engage in continuous learning and utilize advanced technology to transform pati...

Arlington, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Join our innovative virtual medical team to deliver exceptional telehealth care, collaborating with colleagues and utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient experiences. Embrace continuous lear...

Bethesda, MDRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Help us transform healthcare by delivering exceptional virtual care to patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team, utilize advanced technology, and engage in continuous learning to provide world-clas...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate mental health care by providing comprehensive psychiatric services, including evaluations, treatment plans, and medication management. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outc...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $164K *

Transform behavioral health care by partnering with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support for patients with complex needs, utilizing telehealth and innovative care...

St. Louis, MORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Provide exceptional telehealth care as part of a leading virtual medical team. Engage in collaborative patient treatment, ongoing education, and utilize technology to transform healthcare delivery for...

Fresno, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Help us transform virtual healthcare by delivering exceptional patient care through telehealth visits while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance our services and promote patient well-being 2...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive health assessments in patients' homes. This role requires extensive travel within a region, ensuring quality care and education while collaborating with he...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive comprehensive health assessments by traveling to patients' homes, ensuring accurate documentation and patient education. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance care continuity while managi...

United StatesRemote

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.