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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$110K - $159K *

Join us to foster an innovative educational environment, providing leadership and mentorship while enhancing curriculum and teaching methodologies to ensure student success and engagement in learning...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $112K *

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate hospice care across multiple locations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes while adapting to diverse clinical env...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive support, and opportunities for professional development in a fully remote...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality teletherapy for older adults. Enjoy a flexible schedule, supportive administration, and the opportunity to build a rewarding clinical practice wi...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative telehealth psychotherapy for older adults. Collaborate within a supportive team while maintaining your own practice schedule, ensuring meaningful connections w...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $136K *

Transform healthcare by delivering exceptional virtual care to patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team, utilize advanced technology, and engage in continuous learning to provide evidence-based med...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing health outcomes by assessing, planning, and coordinating care for members. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to navigate healthcare needs and implement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Empower your career by delivering impactful psychotherapy to older adults in a supportive, flexible telehealth environment. Enjoy autonomy while being backed by a dedicated team and modern tools to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $129K *

Explore a rewarding opportunity as an RN Case Manager, where you'll assess, plan, and coordinate care for members, enhancing their overall wellness through proactive case management and clinical judgm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $129K *

Transform member wellness through telephonic and face-to-face case management. Collaborate on care plans, assess needs, and utilize clinical tools to enhance health outcomes. Join a remote team dedica...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $180K *

Manage telehealth evaluations and medication management for clients in CA. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure integrated care, monitor patient outcomes, and maintain accurate documentation wh...

Nevada, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Support patient evaluations by conducting psychological assessments and collaborating with a clinical team to enhance diagnostic outcomes and treatment plans. Leverage expertise in standardized testin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $100K *

Develop your career with flexible opportunities as a licensed clinical psychologist. Provide dedicated support to older adults through evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, remote setting. Contro...

Arkansas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform senior healthcare by leading a remote care team, delivering high-quality primary care to older adults. Collaborate with providers, manage patient communications, and enhance care plans, all...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a supportive virtual care team delivering high-quality psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible scheduling, dedicated support, and the chance to make meaningful impacts in patients' lives wh...

Rhode Island, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $231K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic sales team focused on innovative treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Drive strategic initiatives, foster talent, and collaborate cross-funct...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K *

Unlock potential by leading care coordination for patients with chronic diseases. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive case management, ensuring optimal health outcomes...

Montebello, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Transform lives by providing telepsychiatry care to adolescents and adults. Collaborate with a dedicated team to diagnose and treat mental health conditions while enjoying flexible hours and supervisi...

Park Ridge, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Elevate mental health care by providing telepsychiatry to adolescents and adults. Collaborate with a diverse team, diagnose and treat various conditions, and optionally mentor APNs in a flexible, remo...

Moline, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Transform your career by providing remote psychiatric care to diverse patients, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Collaborate with a dynamic care team and mentor others while enjoying...

Wheaton, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Engage in providing remote psychiatric care to diverse adolescent and adult populations. Utilize evidence-based practices for diagnosis and treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Opti...

Glenview, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Deliver telepsychiatry services to adolescents and adults, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while having optional supervision opportunities f...

Skokie, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Support older adults by delivering high-quality psychotherapy virtually. Collaborate within a dedicated team and enjoy flexible hours while managing efficient documentation. Shape patient care with pe...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $133K *

Take ownership of the denial management process, analyzing claims and collaborating with clinical and financial teams to ensure timely reimbursement and compliance. Leverage your nursing expertise to...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by ensuring accurate medication management and compliance. Collaborate with healthcare professionals in a dynamic call center environment while leading team capabilities and uph...

Ohio, USRemote

3 days 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.