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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$80K - $100K *

Champion high-quality mental healthcare for older adults through flexible, remote psychotherapy. Deliver personalized treatment plans as part of a collaborative team while enjoying dedicated support a...

Nebraska, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $126K *

Take ownership of providing specialized wound care for nursing home residents. Collaborate with healthcare teams across multiple locations while ensuring high-quality services that enhance patient liv...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to provide essential wound care services in a supportive long-term care setting, enhancing patient quality of life through collaborative approaches and advanced clinical practices...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $220K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing centralized care delivery support services. Drive performance improvements, optimize workflows, and enhance patient access while collaborating with clinic...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$127K *

Contribute to transforming virtual primary care by delivering exceptional patient assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing support. Collaborate with healthcare teams while leveraging technology to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K *

Advance clinical documentation quality by conducting thorough reviews and facilitating physician interactions to enhance accuracy and compliance in medical records, ensuring optimal patient care and r...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Elevate virtual healthcare by delivering exceptional telehealth services, collaborating with a dedicated team, and utilizing advanced technology to provide evidence-based care to patients around the c...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic Palliative Care Program, providing clinical expertise, and leading a dedicated team. Drive process improvements and ensure high-quality patient care while fos...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion clinical excellence by providing oversight and support to Advanced Practice Providers in a fully remote role, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing patient care through effective...

Charleston, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead clinical oversight and support for Advanced Practice Providers, ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational standards. Engage in quality improvement and provide guidance in urgent car...

Florence, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $206K *

Engage with patients in their homes, providing essential health evaluations while building trust and fostering relationships to enhance health outcomes across diverse communities. Flexibility and trav...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $128K *

Empower residents by providing primary and urgent care in a collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for nursing center residents while enjoying a flex...

New Hampshire, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Grow your career with a supportive telehealth team delivering evidence-based psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and the opportunity to focus on patient care w...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Empower health outcomes by conducting in-home health evaluations, fostering trusted relationships. Travel extensively across coverage areas, providing personalized care to enhance overall well-being i...

Wyoming, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower older adults through high-quality teletherapy by delivering personalized, evidence-based care. Collaborate in a supportive team while maintaining autonomy, managing your own flexible schedule...

Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $164K *

Partner with us to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through comprehensive assessments and effective management of chronic health conditions, promoting optimal health outcomes for diverse po...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform lives by delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy to older adults in a flexible, supportive telehealth environment. Enjoy autonomy while receiving clinical support and a steady...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by delivering personalized, evidence-based psychotherapy to older adults in a flexible, supportive telehealth environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team while maintaining yo...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Engage in meaningful work with older adults by providing evidence-based psychotherapy in a supportive remote environment. Set your own hours while focusing on patient care, with resources to help you...

North Dakota, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $195K *

Transform community health by delivering comprehensive primary care to diverse populations. Collaborate with local partners to enhance service accessibility while enjoying a supportive work environmen...

San Jose, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive psychiatric care and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to enhance patient outcomes in...

Middleton, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate mental health care by providing personalized psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote setup, collaborate with a supportive team, and deliver impactful treatment plans t...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $187K *

Engage with individuals in their homes by conducting health evaluations, bridging care gaps. Travel extensively and build relationships to improve health outcomes and access to personalized care. Join...

Vermont, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate care delivery by leading a dedicated team of nursing professionals, ensuring seamless coordination for pediatric patients with chronic conditions. Drive operational excellence and foster colla...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.