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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$135K - $155K *

Elevate healthcare by joining a collaborative team as you engage in comprehensive assessments, guide patient care, and foster trust with families, all while contributing to a transformative approach i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $128K *

Elevate patient care by conducting assessments, planning treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Utilize your expertise to mentor staff and engage in community outreach while ensuring qua...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate patient care by diagnosing and treating health conditions while promoting wellness. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and advance your clinical expertise in...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical excellence by evaluating disability applications, guiding staff, and ensuring quality standards. Leverage expertise in medical records to make informed decisions and contribute to syste...

Reposted today

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

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to patient care by providing primary health services under physician supervision, ensuring adherence to medical protocols while collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcom...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Lead the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric care for children and young adults. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management, fos...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Reimagine patient care by providing advanced nursing services in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to diagnose, treat, and manage the health of incarcerated individuals while en...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of behavioral health by providing psychiatric care and medication management in skilled nursing and senior living communities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dedicated team to provide psychiatric care in skilled nursing and senior living communities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance residents' mental health and well-being through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $130K *

Engage in comprehensive patient care by diagnosing, treating, and educating patients, while collaborating in a dynamic healthcare environment to enhance patient outcomes and promote wellness in the co...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance mental health care by evaluating, diagnosing, and managing treatment plans for clients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric services and ensure optim...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage in comprehensive palliative care by providing consultative services for patients with serious illnesses. Collaborate with a dedicated team to assess and address the complex needs of patients in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare for seniors by providing personalized care in collaboration with a dedicated team. Leverage your expertise to enhance quality of life and prevent hospital visits, while enjoying a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with an advanced practice provider role focused on enhancing care for long-term residents. Collaborate with a dedicated team to improve health outcomes and ensure compliance in a supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for aging residents. As an advanced practice provider, you'll collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care in nu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare delivery by providing personalized, coordinated care for long-term care residents. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance quality of life and prevent hospital visits, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Partner with us to deliver exceptional patient care as you provide outpatient mental health services, training in advanced therapies, and enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hours and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage in comprehensive assessments and care planning for diverse patient populations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality medical care across various settings...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform mental health care by providing virtual clinical consultations and support. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver effective assessment and care planning for individuals in need...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $135K *

Reimagine your career with a flexible NP or PA role in a supportive cardiology practice. Enjoy work-life balance with no weekends and competitive pay while providing exceptional patient care in a coll...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by joining a leading wound care group, where you’ll enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a focus on clinical excellence without the burden of nights, weekends, or call duties...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional neurological care. In this role, you'll evaluate and manage diverse neurological conditions, collaborating with physicians to enhance patient out...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Deliver comprehensive patient care by evaluating, diagnosing, and managing treatment protocols in a busy Internal Medicine practice. Collaborate with physicians to enhance patient outcomes and ensure...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive care while ensuring optimal patient health through assessment, education, and teamwork. Your expertise will foster health and wellbeing in the c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $250K *

Contribute to patient health and wellness by providing comprehensive care, conducting assessments, and performing evaluations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance community health through edu...

4 weeks 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.