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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$91K - $141K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive patient care in gynecologic oncology. Collaborate with a dedicated team to manage treatment plans, educate patients, and provide compassionate support thro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $141K *

Empower patient care by leveraging your expertise in gynecologic oncology. Collaborate with a dedicated team to manage treatment plans, educate patients, and provide compassionate support throughout t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $141K *

Champion patient care by conducting assessments, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance outcomes in gynecologic oncology. Provide education and support t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $141K *

Transform patient care by leading comprehensive assessments and treatment plans in gynecologic oncology. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide compassionate support and education throughout the...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining outpatient psychiatric care with full clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and minimal administrative tasks. Enjoy predictable compensation while providing essential m...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Empower your career with a fully remote role providing outpatient psychiatric care. Enjoy clinical autonomy, predictable compensation, and minimal administrative tasks while supporting patients with l...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Drive your career with a fully remote role focused on outpatient psychiatric care. Enjoy clinical autonomy, predictable compensation, and minimal administrative tasks while supporting patients with lo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide remote, outpatient psychiatric care with clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and minimal administrative tasks, all w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Elevate your career with a fully remote role providing outpatient psychiatric care. Enjoy clinical autonomy, predictable compensation, and minimal administrative tasks while supporting patients with l...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Transform your career with a fully remote role offering clinical autonomy, predictable compensation, and minimal administrative tasks while providing outpatient psychiatric care to diverse patient pop...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Engage in advanced anesthesia care within an international surgical program, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe perioperative management and optimal patient outcomes across div...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Drive person-centered care by assessing members' health needs and developing tailored service plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and support long-term health for indi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $139K *

Champion patient-centered care by evaluating and managing diverse sleep disorders. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance community sleep health through comprehensive assessments and tailored tr...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of healthcare by providing comprehensive care to nursing home members. Collaborate with a dedicated team to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes and enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized care plans and ensure high-quality services for a panel of seniors in long-term care. Act as a trusted advisor to members and families...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care in our outpatient spine practice. Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to develop treatment plans and manage patient journeys from cons...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive community health by providing exceptional care in a dynamic clinic setting. Enjoy a balanced 3-day work week while addressing diverse patient needs through both in-person and virtual visits, enh...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential in interventional pain management as you collaborate with experienced physicians, develop clinical expertise, and provide comprehensive patient care in a supportive outpatient en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilize your skills as a Nurse Practitioner to support recovery and ensure compliance w...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Tackle diverse healthcare challenges as an Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive patient care, conducting assessments, and managing treatment plans while ensuring compliance w...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to deliver exceptional healthcare services as you conduct assessments, diagnose conditions, and manage treatment plans, all while ensuring patient education and compliance with regulat...

3 days ago

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

$87K - $187K *

Transform healthcare delivery by conducting in-home health evaluations, fostering relationships, and bridging care gaps. Engage with patients to provide personalized assessments and connect them to es...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Empower health by delivering comprehensive outpatient care, including preventive, acute, and chronic services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient well-being in ambulatory settings, e...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative tele-psychiatry by providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment while making a meaningful impact in cli...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer in patient care by delivering comprehensive medical services for substance abuse treatment. Collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care and effective communication while adherin...

2 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.