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 *

Partner with us to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, focusing on wellness, education, and management of acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams to enh...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by providing comprehensive care to diverse patients. Collaborate with healthcare teams to educate and promote wellness while managing acute and chronic conditions in a dynamic clin...

Today

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

$140K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as a Nurse Practitioner, focusing on personalized patient care in home health, geriatrics, and hospice. Join a team dedicated to quality over quantity, ensuring each patient rece...

2 days ago

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

$104K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to women's health, providing compassionate care as a Nurse Practitioner. Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible hours, no weekends, and a focus on patient-centered p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining an interdisciplinary team focused on comprehensive care for patients with chronic kidney disease. You'll manage patient health through assessments, education, and coordi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional care in a structured environment, focusing on family medicine for our nation's armed forces. Enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent work-life bala...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead and supervise a team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners while ensuring high-quality care, mentoring peers, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K *

Drive comprehensive palliative care services, coordinating patient care plans across various settings while making independent healthcare decisions to ensure high-quality support for clients and their...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality healthcare delivery by performing patient assessments, diagnostics, and treatments. Collaborate with physicians to develop care plans and support patient education while maintaining high...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team providing community-oriented primary care. Engage with a diverse patient population in a supportive clinic environment, focusing on education, prevention, and reha...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional urological care, assisting physicians in hospitals, and engaging in surgical procedures. Leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment with opp...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Provide exceptional patient care as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, diagnosing and treating a diverse range of medical conditions while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare te...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's passionate about empowering clients to achieve meaningful goals. Drive impactful change in one of Canada's fastest-growing healthcare companies while collaborating with supportive c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $130K *

Join a dedicated team providing primary care to diverse patients. Empower individuals with chronic conditions through comprehensive assessments and tailored treatment plans, while collaborating with a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by performing clinical assessments and developing treatment plans for patients in long-term care settings. Collaborate with healthcare teams while ensuring compliance with regulati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate patient care by conducting on-site assessments and developing treatment plans for residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure compliance and monitor pat...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion specialized vascular care by providing on-site evaluations and minimally invasive procedures in long-term care facilities, enhancing patient access to essential treatments and ensuring high-q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through on-site assessments and tailored treatment plans in a mobile practice, primarily within long-term care settings across the New York City...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by conducting on-site assessments and developing tailored treatment plans in a mobile practice. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes for residents in long-term...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Champion excellence in senior care by delivering impactful, patient-centered services. Enjoy autonomy, flexible scheduling, and a collaborative environment while improving health outcomes and fosterin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $164K *

Grow and oversee the delivery of integrated clinical care for high-risk members, conducting comprehensive assessments and collaborating with the care team to enhance patient outcomes and support their...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by providing exceptional care to adult patients with GI conditions. Collaborate with physicians in a dynamic outpatient setting, conducting evaluations, managing treatments, and en...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by conducting comprehensive evaluations and diagnostics for pre-surgical patients. Collaborate with primary care physicians to enhance patient outcomes and educate on pre-operat...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive patient care and leadership within a physician office setting. Drive program development, manage patient education, and enhance clinical quality while mento...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion patient care excellence by leading program development and enhancing clinical practices. Collaborate with medical staff to implement effective care systems and provide comprehensive patient e...

4 weeks ago

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

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.