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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$54K - $116K *

Join a dedicated team enhancing patient care through clinical expertise in Utilization Management. Collaborate with providers to ensure timely, necessary medical services while thriving in a remote, f...

Missouri, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality remote radiology services while enjoying a flexible schedule and significant time off. Join a supportive team focused on work-life balance and long-term care...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $197K *

Drive optimal enrollment operations through strategic leadership, overseeing member lifecycle processes, compliance, and data integrity while managing vendor partnerships and operational transformatio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Help us ensure accurate coding and documentation by conducting thorough audits of medical records, verifying the accuracy of DRG assignments, and providing essential training and support to maintain c...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $113K *

Lead the charge in optimizing coding accuracy and compliance by analyzing complex patient care documentation, providing expert guidance, and enhancing coder education to ensure adherence to ethical st...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $120K *

Join us to deliver impactful therapy services, diagnose mental health conditions, and create tailored treatment plans for individuals and families. Collaborate with specialists and help clients achiev...

Honolulu, HIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and enhancements for healthcare ambulatory software. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features, manage product lifecycles, and ensure align...

Georgia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Elevate your career as a remote overnight radiologist, interpreting diverse emergency imaging cases. Join a collaborative team with flexible scheduling and opportunities for additional income through...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$450K - $500K+*

Join a team that's dedicated to quality care as a Remote General Diagnostic Radiologist. Enjoy a diverse caseload, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to professional development in a supportive, fu...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $328K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse patient needs in a collaborative environment. Engage in acute, chronic, and well visits while utilizing your clinical expertise and supervising colleagues. Embr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $155K *

Shape the future of neuroscience sales by building relationships, delivering impactful education, and driving patient access. Leverage your expertise to exceed sales goals and collaborate with healthc...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform the landscape of mental health care by delivering high-quality virtual therapy. Engage with clients through telehealth, providing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with a mult...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on sales growth and customer engagement in the healthcare sector. Utilize your analytical skills and product knowledge to develop strategies that enhance...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive the charge in clinical research by managing site activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with site staff to support study objectives. Elevate patient safety and data integri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring the integrity of clinical research. This role involves monitoring trial sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to enhance clin...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $270K *

Unlock your potential as a Research Scientist, driving AI innovations in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning models that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive statistical excellence in oncology clinical trials, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables while collaborating with diverse teams to support impactful research across various health secto...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Grow your career with a remote role providing ABA services, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising technicians to support children and families in Georgia. Collaborate wit...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $392K *

Oversee provider network strategy and contracting activities, driving growth and operational excellence. Lead negotiations, evaluate costs, and support market expansion initiatives while ensuring alig...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion clinical excellence by overseeing studies with a blend of remote and on-site monitoring. Leverage your expertise in CNS, oncology, or metabolic indications to ensure compliance and enhance si...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous...

Blue Bell, PARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Transform your career by joining a dynamic remote team, providing essential diagnostic imaging services. Collaborate with local physicians while enjoying a flexible schedule and a supportive work envi...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$54K - $116K *

Empower patients by leveraging your clinical expertise as a Utilization Management Nurse Consultant. Collaborate with providers to ensure timely, medically necessary care through thorough clinical rev...

Missouri, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of palliative care services across multiple markets, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care and compliance with regulatory standards while fos...

Mckinney, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.