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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$120K *

Transform your career with a rewarding role in post-acute medicine, focusing on primary and acute care services while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient quality of life and ensure...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Lead comprehensive mental health care for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and promote quality outcomes, ensuring compa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Champion comprehensive mental health care for older adults in skilled nursing facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Champion comprehensive mental health care for older adults in skilled nursing facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower patient care by conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Collaborate with nursing and psychiatry teams to ensure timely documentation and referrals, while maintaining high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate patient care by providing comprehensive evaluations, treatment, and education as part of a dedicated healthcare team. Collaborate on compliance, clinical competencies, and support for diverse...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K *

Manage a diverse patient panel, providing acute, chronic, and wellness care while collaborating with clinical teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical skills in a supportive envi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Champion patient care by providing exceptional psychiatric services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with a diverse team to optimize treatment plans, ensuring timely support and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $164K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient Gastroenterology care. Collaborate with experienced professionals to evaluate and treat a diverse range of GI conditions in a support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Drive patient care excellence by providing primary and palliative care to diverse patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to assess health, develop treatment plans, and foster trust, ensuring high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Optimize patient care by joining a dynamic OB/GYN team, focusing on outpatient services with a supportive environment. Collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance health outcomes and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Advance your career by providing comprehensive primary and specialty care. Collaborate with a dynamic team to diagnose, treat, and educate patients while ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery acro...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Engage in advanced primary and specialty care, diagnosing and treating patients while ensuring quality healthcare delivery. Collaborate with specialists and manage comprehensive care plans to enhance...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate patient care by delivering comprehensive cardiac services as a Nurse Practitioner, collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to ensure optimal health outcomes through expert assessments...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $195K *

Elevate patient care by conducting in-home assessments and coordinating with healthcare teams to enhance health outcomes for Alignment Healthcare members, ensuring timely interventions and support in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care in sleep medicine. As a key member of a supportive clinic, you'll provide outpatient services, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while making...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

Drive impactful in-home health assessments, enhancing member care through education and collaboration. Enjoy flexible scheduling with no on-call or weekend duties, while making a difference in the liv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care, including primary, urgent, and pain management services. Utilize your clinical skills to build relationships and...

3 days ago

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

$180K - $215K *

Transform mental health care by delivering remote outpatient services with autonomy and flexibility. Enjoy a supportive environment while providing high-quality psychiatric evaluations and treatment f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform outpatient psychiatric care by providing remote, patient-centered services. Gain autonomy with flexible scheduling and low administrative workload while ensuring comprehensive mental health...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform mental health care by delivering compassionate, remote psychiatric support to outpatient populations while enjoying clinical autonomy, a flexible schedule, and comprehensive operational supp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform outpatient psychiatric care by delivering comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatments. Enjoy clinical autonomy, a fully remote setup, and minimal administrative tasks while providing c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a collaborative primary care team providing comprehensive health assessments and chronic disease management for patients 18 and older. Enjoy a supportive environment with integrated resources and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $182K *

Empower patient care by delivering expert cardiology services in a dynamic outpatient setting. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance cardiovascular health and manage disease, ensuring exceptional...

1 week 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.