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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$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality telehealth therapy, supporting clients through relationship and personal challenges. Enjoy a consistent schedule and competitive compensation wh...

Ankeny, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Join us to manage a diverse patient panel, providing acute and chronic care while collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and supervise colleagues, all within a supportive hyb...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Engage in comprehensive patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while continuously enhancing yo...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

Champion a patient-centered approach by managing diverse needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while engaging in continuous le...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $369K *

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

Berkeley, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $108K *

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Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$258K - $290K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care, managing diverse patient needs, and collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical tra...

Hoboken, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $283K *

Contribute to patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting visits, and collaborating with teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical training while supervising colleagues in...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$253K - $284K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and supervise colleagues while...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$273K - $307K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse patient needs, conducting in-office and tele-health visits, and collaborating with clinical teams. Supervise colleagues while engaging in continuous learning an...

Darien, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic growth initiatives in the Public Sector. As a trusted advisor, you'll enhance client relationships and drive adoption of innovative health solutions, ensuring mea...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $101K *

Lead transformative quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate across teams to drive measur...

Morrisville, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $149K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $125K *

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San Diego, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales and marketing for specialty medications, achieving revenue goals in a defined territory. Build relationships with healthcare providers and execute strategic plans to...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$274K - $371K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K *

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New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $107K *

Oversee and enhance care management for behavioral health, guiding teams of professionals in assessing and addressing members' needs. Drive strategies for effective coordination and resource utilizati...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize clinical research processes by conducting comprehensive monitoring visits, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and facilitating effective communication among project teams and sites acro...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing vital sales support and presentations, driving customer integration and product utilization, while conducting market research to enhance offerings. Collaborate closely wi...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

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Florida, 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.