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 - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, large-scale programs and projects, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive success b...

Missouri, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Transform healthcare delivery by conducting assessments, coordinating discharge plans, and collaborating with providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care in acute settings...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through comprehensive assessments and effective discharge planning. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Champion patient care by conducting assessments and coordinating discharge planning. Collaborate with healthcare teams to address needs and ensure smooth transitions for members, enhancing their healt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Transform patient care by conducting assessments and coordinating discharge plans. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home, enhancing health outcomes and r...

Michigan, NDRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Champion whole-person care by conducting assessments and coordinating discharge plans for members in acute settings, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home while collaborating with healthca...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Join a dynamic healthcare team focused on coordinating patient care through effective discharge planning and support for members and families in acute care settings, fostering collaboration among heal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Pioneer the integration of comprehensive assessments and discharge planning to ensure coordinated, quality care for admitted members, enhancing health outcomes and optimizing member wellness through c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving patient care through comprehensive assessments and coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a seamless transition for members from acute care to home and prom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

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Syracuse, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $152K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex federal initiatives, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery and client satisfacti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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Mckinney, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $216K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $135K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$308K - $328K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

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Georgia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

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St. Petersburg, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $94K *

Champion care coordination for specialty populations, ensuring efficient resource utilization and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare teams to advocate for members and facilitate transi...

Hopewell, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

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Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $215K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$450K - $500K+*

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Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

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Minnesota, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.