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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$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

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic clinical research team and enhance your career as you provide specialty care and participate in cutting-edge Phase 1 and Phase 2-3 clinical trials, while collaborating closely with expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $125K *

Transform patient care by providing comprehensive primary services in a supportive, collaborative environment. Enjoy flexible scheduling with no nights or weekends while focusing on preventive care an...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by providing comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatments. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and elevate patient satisfaction in a dyn...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine patient care by delivering in-home services to individuals with chronic illnesses, enhancing their health journey through dedicated support and expertise in navigating complex health needs...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide post-operative care and support for patients in a collaborative environment. Engage in clinical development and enhance patient outcomes through effective communicat...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate care in home health and geriatrics. This role emphasizes quality patient interactions over volume, allowing Nurse Practitioners to focus on addressing indiv...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $150K *

Deliver comprehensive care to ambulatory patients by utilizing advanced diagnostic skills, creating individualized treatment plans, and fostering patient relationships in a collaborative healthcare en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance healthcare by joining our Adult Health Team, providing 100% outpatient care. Collaborate with a dedicated team, manage an established patient panel, and enjoy a supportive environment with no...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of mental health care by providing comprehensive psychiatric services, conducting diagnostic interviews, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and suppor...

Today

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

$107K - $172K *

Join our dedicated behavioral health team to enhance patient care in a supportive environment. Enjoy a three-day workweek while making a meaningful impact on mental health through collaborative treatm...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as an Advanced Practice Provider, delivering high-quality primary care in both clinic and community settings. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient wellness...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a collaborative healthcare team delivering exceptional primary care to patients. Manage assessments, chronic conditions, and promote preventive health through clinical and community outreach in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct in-home health assessments, enhancing member care through education and collaboration. Enjoy flexible scheduling with no on-call or weekend duties, while making a meanin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Launch your career in geriatric care as you provide innovative, relationship-based healthcare directly to seniors, enhancing their quality of life and fostering independence in a collaborative and sup...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $205K *

Deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare by managing patient care in a supportive outpatient group practice. Collaborate with a dedicated team to optimize clinical outcomes while maintaining a stron...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $205K *

Empower excellence in behavioral healthcare as you deliver compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care, fostering both professional growth and work-life balance within a supportive, innovative outpat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Support the delivery of quality medical care in a substance use treatment program, collaborating with the Medical Director to manage client admissions, treatment plans, and discharge processes while e...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage with a dedicated team focused on managing chronic pain conditions, performing evaluations, and implementing personalized treatment plans while collaborating with healthcare professionals to enh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing advanced psychiatric care through evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance cl...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate psychiatric care. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll perform evaluations, manage medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $120K *

Join a dynamic healthcare team as you provide comprehensive nurse practitioner services, focusing on patient care, education, and collaboration. Shape health outcomes through preventive care and clini...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Elevate patient care as a Nurse Practitioner, leading a dedicated team to deliver holistic, high-quality services to senior patients. Collaborate closely with care teams to ensure exceptional experien...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing facilities, conducting rounds, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with nursing staff while ensuring compliance with clinical stand...

3 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.