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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$94K - $151K *

Join a team that's committed to elevating clinical excellence in emergency nursing. In this dynamic role, you'll lead educational initiatives, mentor staff, and drive quality improvement to ensure exc...

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

$120K - $197K *

Elevate Washington Medicaid's clinical care by leading interoperability initiatives. Utilize your nursing and informatics expertise to streamline prior authorization processes, ensuring high-quality c...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team as you provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, managing prenatal visits and gynecological services. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive envir...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion patient care by providing outpatient psychiatric services to adults. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evaluations and medication management, ensuring comprehensive support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Advance clinical operations by supervising a dedicated team of medical assistants and nurses in a dynamic outpatient setting, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and effective coordinat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Lead comprehensive medical care for residents in skilled nursing facilities, managing acute and chronic conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality outcomes for ol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Join a dedicated team as a Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive care to older adults in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Join a dedicated team as a Nurse Practitioner, providing comprehensive care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. Evaluate and manage complex medical conditions while collaborating with an inter...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Nurse Practitioner, providing vital care to older adults in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and manage com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Nurse Practitioner, providing vital care to older adults in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and manage com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage in comprehensive patient care within an ambulatory setting, providing assessments, education, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Participate in research and uphold compliance standards wh...

1 week ago

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

$119K - $152K *

Elevate patient care by conducting comprehensive health assessments and formulating effective treatment plans. Collaborate with physicians and integrate education and research into practice to enhance...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $149K *

Empower comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced oncology setting, collaborating with a dynamic team to provide high-quality treatment and support for patients undergoing cancer care, while managing...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $187K *

Transform healthcare delivery by providing expert clinical consultations, diagnostics, and advanced procedures. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance client health outcomes and satisfaction thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering health and elevating care for patients. Collaborate with leading physicians in a supportive environment, leveraging a strong referral network to drive innova...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to comprehensive patient care, overseeing treatment plans and coordinating with specialists. Elevate your career by managing acute and chronic illnesses while providing su...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

Champion high-quality primary care as an Advanced Provider, delivering patient-centered services in El Dorado, AR. Collaborate with a diverse team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, ensuring opt...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate mental health care by conducting assessments, managing medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in long-term care settings. Enjoy flexible scheduling and professional growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Elevate psychiatric care by delivering expert healthcare services to patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and advocate for patients, ensuring high-quality, cost-effect...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role providing comprehensive eye care services. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient health through modern optometric practices and innovat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive eye care services, including ocular assessments and integrative optometric care, ensuring patient-centered approaches that enhance ey...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K *

Shape student health and wellness by providing direct nursing care and robust case management for complex health needs, ensuring comprehensive support and continuity of care. Collaborate with campus r...

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality ambulatory care. You'll manage a panel of patients, promote collaboration, and deliver comprehensive primary care services while mentoring clinic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Join a dedicated team in delivering exceptional, patient-centered reproductive healthcare. As a key clinician, you'll provide comprehensive care, support clinical staff, and enhance patient experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower patients by leading a multidisciplinary care team, addressing complex health issues, and enhancing health outcomes. You'll drive value-based care while ensuring continuity and quality of care...

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  •   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.