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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic neonatal team, providing expert care to newborns in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment. Leverage Telehealth technology to ensure exceptional outcomes an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to deliver high-quality, coordinated care for pediatric patients with gastroenterology conditions, focusing on evaluation, treatment, and education while collaborating with a multidisc...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic healthcare team, where you'll collaborate closely with physicians to deliver exceptional patient care and support in various practice settings, enhancing health...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape patient care in a value-based model, focusing on geriatrics and home health. Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, seeing 6-9 patients daily across multiple locations whil...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Engage in impactful patient care as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, driving clinical excellence and collaboration within a supportive team environment. Enjoy flexible schedules and competitive compe...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Join a dedicated team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, providing exceptional patient care and clinical excellence in a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible schedules and competitive compensation...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$216K - $252K *

Partner with us to deliver exceptional mental health care across all ages. Leverage your expertise in medication management and therapy within a supportive, flexible environment that prioritizes work...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Empower patient care by joining a dedicated team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, focusing on clinical excellence and innovative treatment approaches while enjoying a supportive work environment an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $220K *

Unlock potential by delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Enjoy flexible schedules and a supportive environment while making a significant im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Enjoy flexible schedules, uncapped earnings, and a supportive environment while working with diverse pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Engage with diverse populations while enjoying flexible schedules and uncapped earning potential in a supportive, modern...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Engage in delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare while enjoying flexible schedules and uncapped earnings. Join a supportive team focused on clinical excellence and work-life balance, serving bo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a PMHNP-BC, delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare with flexible schedules and uncapped earnings. Join a supportive team focused on patient care and professional growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Empower your career by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare. Join a dynamic team focused on patient care, professional growth, and work-life balance, with uncapped earning potential and a supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Shape the future of behavioral healthcare by delivering high-quality services to diverse populations. Enjoy flexible schedules, professional growth, and uncapped earnings in a supportive, modern envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $233K *

Transform patient care as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Join an innovative team providing flexible, hybrid outpatient services, with unlimited earning potential, strong administrativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $233K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming mental health treatment. As a PMHNP, you'll provide innovative care, balancing flexibility and independence within a supportive, hybrid work environment. D...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $233K *

Champion the mental health sector by providing compassionate patient care through expert evaluation and treatment. This role emphasizes independent practice, innovative telehealth solutions, and a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$298K - $348K *

Transform patient care by delivering high-quality behavioral health services. Join a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence, offering flexible schedules and a supportive environment to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career as a vital team member, delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating with physicians in a dynamic healthcare environment.

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare delivery by providing critical care services in diverse settings, focusing on chronic conditions. Collaborate with physicians, educate patients, and ensure compliance with standar...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in hematology/oncology. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care while ensur...

3 weeks ago

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

$152K - $229K *

Unlock your potential by delivering comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage diverse conditions, ensuring...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $134K *

Support patient care as a Nurse Practitioners, managing treatments, collaborating with a clinical team, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering high-quality care to...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion comprehensive care for women in high-risk pregnancies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and education in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly within...

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.