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 *

Drive comprehensive patient care by conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and prescribing medications. Collaborate with healthcare teams in diverse settings to enhance patient health ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving lives by providing expert care for patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and support pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role providing primary healthcare, managing chronic illnesses, and leading nursing staff. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote community health and ens...

Parry Sound, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional care in a high-volume spine practice. You'll evaluate and manage patients with musculoskeletal issues, performing outpatient procedures and collab...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic cardiology team. Provide expert outpatient and limited inpatient cardiac care, collaborating with leading cardiologists in a rewarding, supportive environment...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic interdisciplinary team to provide expert psychiatric evaluation and management for adult patients in acute care settings, bridging physical and mental health for...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive healthcare as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, collaborating with a dedicated team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care, manage chronic diseases, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance patient care as a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional cardiovascular services in an outpatient setting, focusing on comprehensi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care by providing comprehensive assessments and treatment plans for patients with cardiac conditions in an outpatient setting, col...

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $116K *

Accelerate progress at mental health care by providing comprehensive nursing support, conducting psychiatric assessments, pharmacotherapy, and crisis intervention for clients in a supportive housing s...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to provide exceptional patient care in Oncology, conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance treatment plans and patient education for div...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $215K *

Transform the landscape of outpatient psychiatric care by providing high-quality, fully remote mental health services, while enjoying clinical autonomy and robust operational support to enhance patien...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Deliver exceptional remote outpatient psychiatric care with autonomy, focusing on lower acuity populations. Embrace flexibility in scheduling and session structure, while enjoying comprehensive benefi...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Empower your practice by delivering high-quality, 100% remote outpatient psychiatric care with full control over your schedule and patient selection. Join a collaborative team committed to evidence-ba...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform your career with a fully remote role, offering clinical autonomy and support for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Deliver high-quality outpatient care while enjoyin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining psychiatric care by providing flexible, remote outpatient services while enjoying clinical autonomy and comprehensive support. Make a meaningful impact on patients with d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Lead the charge in delivering remote outpatient psychiatric care with autonomy over your schedule and patient population. Enjoy manageable caseloads and strong clinical support, focusing on lower to m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Reimagine your practice with clinical autonomy in a flexible, fully remote outpatient model, focusing on lower to moderate acuity patient populations while receiving comprehensive operational support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Engage with healthcare teams to diagnose and treat diverse health conditions, ensuring comprehensive patient care through assessments, education, and management strategies in a supportive environment...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional patient care as a Nurse Practitioner in a dynamic urgent care setting. Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance healthcare delivery across multiple locations, offering both in...

Reposted yesterday

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

$114K - $166K *

Shape the future of patient care by joining a dedicated team of Advanced Practice Providers in a thriving aesthetics practice, focusing on compassionate service and professional growth in a supportive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by providing comprehensive care in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Support a high-volume Functional Neurosurgery practice, managing patient evaluations, perioperative care, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive patient care by conducting assessments and managing treatment plans in orthopedic and pain management settings. Collaborate with healthcare teams across multiple locations to ensure comprehensiv...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by delivering telehealth services as a Nurse Practitioner. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate high-risk patients, develop care plans, and enhance outcomes acr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive health services, focusing on surgical support and patient wellness in a dynamic clinical environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.