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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiology care. As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you'll collaborate with healthcare teams to provide personalized, hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive care in a hospital-based addiction treatment setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient wellness, recovery, and long-term health outcomes through ef...

Today

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of healthcare providers, delivering comprehensive patient care in a busy outpatient setting. Engage in primary, urgent, and pain management services while fo...

3 days ago

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

$201K - $259K *

Unlock potential by joining a dedicated team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners focused on delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive, outpatient environment with flexible schedules and unlim...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Elevate patient care by diagnosing and treating veterans in a collaborative clinic environment. You'll implement management plans, perform diagnostic tests, and ensure continuity of care while providi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K *

Join a dedicated Internal Medicine team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Leverage your expertise in preventive medicine and chronic disease management while building lasting patient rel...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $112K *

Transform the future of pediatric mental health by delivering comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans for children and adolescents. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide personalized care...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $112K *

Join a transformative residency program to develop your skills as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, focusing on child and adolescent mental health. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and support wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $112K *

Grow your career with a dynamic residency program that empowers new Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to excel in child and adolescent mental healthcare through hands-on experience, mentorship, and a su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $112K *

Shape the future of child and adolescent mental health by delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in a supportive residency program. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance your skills...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $112K *

Elevate your career in mental health by joining a transformative residency program. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and support while delivering comprehensive care to children and adolescents in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $112K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric mental health care! This residency program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a supportive environment to develop your skills as a Psychiatr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$169K - $187K *

Champion exceptional neonatal care in a dynamic ICU setting. Take ownership of patient outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated team. Embrace a rotating schedule that includes nights and weekends...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional family medicine care. As an advanced practice provider, you'll enhance patient outcomes in a supportive environment, utilizing a robust electronic...

6 days ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Empower patient care at a supportive primary practice, focusing on quality over quantity. Enjoy a balanced schedule with manageable patient loads and a collaborative environment that prioritizes your...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health services. Utilize your skills to examine, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages, promoting health education and preventio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join our dedicated team to evaluate and manage patients with opioid use disorder, providing holistic care and treatment in outpatient settings while collaborating with clinic staff to enhance recovery...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team to provide exceptional outpatient care in a supportive environment. Collaborate with physicians and APPs, ensuring quality health services while enjoying a balanced work-life sch...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Transform patient care by delivering primary medical and behavioral health services to diverse populations, collaborating within a holistic, team-based environment, ensuring quality and empowering com...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Shape the future of community health by delivering holistic primary and behavioral medical services across all age groups, collaborating with a dedicated team to empower patients and families in their...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in comprehensive care as an Advanced Practice Provider, focusing on urologic and urogynecologic conditions. Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes through...

3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $169K *

Support patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology, collaborating with physicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare. Engage in assessments, treatment planning, and inter...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower clients' mental health journeys through tele-psychiatric care, conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and working within a flexible schedule to achieve positive outcomes in a supp...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Tackle patient care as a Family Nurse Practitioner, administering therapies, performing assessments, and collaborating with the IV team to ensure quality treatment in a clinical setting. Engage direct...

1 week ago

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

$138K - $169K *

Empower patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology, collaborating with physicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare. Engage in assessments, procedures, and interdiscipli...

3 days 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.