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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$71K - $112K *

Drive patient care excellence by coordinating services and support for adult patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient flow, education, and community outreach, ensuring com...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $224K *

Unlock potential by providing personalized in-home health evaluations, enhancing patient relationships, and addressing unique health needs through compassionate care and travel across multiple states...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $196K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient care through comprehensive management of diverse health needs, utilizing both in-office and telehealth services while fostering collaboration and c...

Berkeley, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver telehealth Video Visits, enhancing patient care through virtual interactions. Engage with diverse health plan members, ensuring high-quality medical assessments and heal...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $206K *

Champion in-home health evaluations by building trusted relationships and providing personalized care. Engage with patients to bridge gaps in health services, ensuring comprehensive assessments in the...

Hartford, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by delivering exceptional virtual care. Collaborate with colleagues to provide evidence-based treatment, engage in continuous learning, and ensure high-quali...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to conducting in-home health evaluations, providing personalized care by building trusted relationships, and ensuring accessibility for individuals with unique health need...

Lynchburg, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $136K *

Empower patients through virtual care by providing exceptional telehealth services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver evidence-based medical support, ensuring quality care around the clock...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $168K *

Unlock your potential as an in-home clinician, engaging with patients to provide personalized health evaluations and bridging gaps in care. Join a network of dedicated professionals focused on improvi...

Huntington, WVRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance APC clinical education and student placements systemwide, driving strategic partnerships and rigorous educational standards to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences for...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $206K *

Empower health measures by conducting in-home evaluations, fostering relationships that enhance patient wellness. Join a network promoting personalized care while ensuring diverse, public-facing servi...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine patient care by delivering virtual neurology and memory support. Collaborate closely with physicians and care teams, managing treatment plans while enhancing access for patients in need of c...

Portland, MERemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary team assisting in the assessment and management of psychiatric patients in a clinic environment. Leverage your clinical skills to provide patient-centered...

South Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$78K - $168K *

Play a key role in delivering personalized in-home health evaluations, building valuable relationships while ensuring patients receive the comprehensive care they need in a comfortable setting...

Wichita, KSRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $174K *

Champion comprehensive patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office, tele-health, and collaborative approaches. Engage in continuous learning and utilize clinical expertise to enhance heal...

Kirkland, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $168K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by conducting in-home health evaluations, building trusted relationships, and bridging care gaps for individuals in their own homes. Help improve health outc...

Charleston, WVRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $187K *

Empower individuals by providing in-home health evaluations that bridge care gaps. Deliver personalized evaluations while engaging with patients directly to improve their health and well-being in thei...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $206K *

Transform healthcare delivery by engaging with patients in their homes. Join a dedicated team of clinicians focused on improving health outcomes through personalized evaluations and connections to car...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $136K *

Unlock potential by delivering exceptional virtual care through telehealth visits, collaborating with a dedicated team, and utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic, pati...

Charlotte, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming dementia care by leading remote assessments, managing treatment plans, and innovating evaluation workflows, while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary professio...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Explore a rewarding role providing in-home health evaluations, fostering relationships to enhance patient care. Travel extensively to deliver personalized health services, ensuring comprehensive suppo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $136K *

Advance your career by providing world-class virtual care in a supportive team environment. Engage in tele-health visits and collaborate closely with colleagues while enhancing your clinical skills an...

Bend, ORRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $172K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive primary care, managing diverse patient needs through in-office and telehealth visits. Collaborate with clinical teams, engage in continuous learning, and ut...

Irvine, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $168K *

Accelerate health outcomes by providing in-home evaluations, fostering trusted relationships, and delivering personalized care to individuals. Travel primarily within coverage areas to connect and sup...

Kansas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Empower a mission-driven team by delivering comprehensive, preventative care through telehealth and in-home visits, enhancing the health and dignity of older adults while utilizing integrated technolo...

Georgia, USRemote

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.