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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$90K - $110K *

Join our dynamic clinical team to provide exceptional care in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to enhance patient recovery and ensure safe discharge plann...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Deliver high-quality primary care to seniors in various living communities, fostering meaningful relationships and improving health outcomes through proactive management and collaboration with interdi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower seniors with proactive, relationship-based care as a trusted clinical leader. Enjoy autonomy and modern tools in a flexible environment that values teamwork and innovative solutions for optima...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare for children with complex needs. Lead the Health Services department by overseeing nursing staff, coordinating medical care, and ensuring high-qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by expertly managing and coordinating services within a diverse population. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure exceptional outcomes while receiving comprehensive traini...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner, providing advanced patient care through assessments, diagnostics, and treatment plans while collaborating with physicians to enhance patient o...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing quality mental health care. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients across various age groups while collaborating with healthcare prof...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Drive patient-centered care by providing primary, consultative services to geriatric and complex patients in home and care settings, ensuring quality treatment and coordination with healthcare teams w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by delivering high-quality medical care to patients of all ages. Collaborate with physicians to ensure optimal resource management and patient satisfaction in a dynamic urgent ca...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate patient care by joining a dynamic team in launching outpatient oncology services. As a Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide direct patient care, support infusion services, and collaborate with h...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate the standard of mental health care by providing comprehensive treatment and support to geriatric patients. Collaborate within a dynamic team to deliver quality care through both in-person and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Optimize patient care by managing pain management services as a licensed NP or PA. Collaborate with a dedicated team to assess, diagnose, and implement treatment plans while adhering to state and fede...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Provide high-quality, compassionate care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, collaborating with healthcare teams to manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring seamless patient transitio...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Transform patient care by delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical services in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and ensure cont...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive primary care services for participants while collaborating with the care team to assess and implement comprehensive care plans, ensuring high-quality evaluations and smooth transitions in health...

1 month ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide comprehensive care in a new Health Center, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Transform patient care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, focusing on healing with minimal administrative burden. Enjoy a supportive environment with a favorable staff-to-provider ratio and a flexib...

Today

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

$150K *

Empower your career with a rewarding role in mental health, providing exceptional patient care as part of a supportive team. Enjoy a balanced schedule and comprehensive benefits while making a meaning...

Today

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

$150K *

Unlock potential by providing exceptional psychiatric care in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a dedicated team, enjoy a supportive environment, and achieve work-life balance with a flexible sc...

Today

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

$150K *

Elevate patient care by providing expert psychiatric services, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance treatment outcomes, and ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and patients in a...

Today

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

$150K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide exceptional psychiatric care, leveraging advanced treatment methods in a supportive environment with a focus on patient outcomes and work-life balance...

Today

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

$150K *

Champion mental health by providing expert care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes and drive clinical excellence in a supportive environ...

Today

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

$150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional mental health care. This role offers a supportive environment with a favorable staff-to-provider ratio and a balanced wor...

Today

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

$150K *

Join a dynamic team to provide exceptional mental health care, utilizing innovative treatment methods. Collaborate with a supportive staff to enhance patient outcomes in an outpatient setting with a f...

Today

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

$150K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional mental health care through innovative treatments and supportive clinical environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and professional growth in a collabor...

Today

  •   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.