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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$85K - $120K *

Transform patient care by leveraging your expertise as a Nurse Practitioner, focusing on geriatric patients, dementia, and delirium, while collaborating with an interprofessional team to enhance healt...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$180K *

Lead the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric care, providing evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $150K *

Join us to empower a patient-centered team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, dedicated to providing exceptional cardiology care and enhancing cardiac health for the greater Portland comm...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $108K *

Transform healthcare by delivering compassionate family planning services. Leverage your expertise to conduct assessments, educate patients, and collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring holistic ca...

Today

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to patient care and clinical excellence. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you'll provide urgent care services, manage acute conditions, and collaborate with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing senior care through autonomy and collaboration. Thrive in a flexible environment where you can build relationships and expand your practice while making a mea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $150K *

Champion exceptional senior care by managing your own patient panel with autonomy. Leverage your clinical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to build relationships and enhance community health outco...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage medication, and support community mental health initiatives while enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K *

Unlock your potential as a healthcare provider, delivering exceptional primary care services. Join a collaborative team focused on patient wellness in a supportive environment. Enhance community healt...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $184K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate psychiatric care, conducting evaluations, and managing treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for patient...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neurologic concerns. Collaborate with a team to perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure high-quality clinic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $177K *

Elevate patient care by providing autonomous outpatient services in a supportive multi-specialty group. Collaborate with experienced physicians and a dedicated team to deliver high-quality healthcare...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver comprehensive primary care, manage chronic diseases, and ensure safe transitions for patients through innovative, field-based services that keep seniors healthy and redu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering quality care in a surgical specialty or trauma emergency department, performing assessments, diagnostics, and treatment plans under physician supervision to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by providing comprehensive patient care across multiple locations. Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver quality services, ensuring patient-centered approaches while adaptin...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering comprehensive health care. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you'll diagnose and treat patients, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention while coll...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional outpatient care in gastroenterology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform diagnostic procedures, and enhance patient outcomes through...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide specialized outpatient services in gastroenterology. Engage in diagnostics, treatment, and education to enhance patient...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading education and professional development for nursing staff, enhancing competency and patient care. Collaborate with clinical teams to drive quality and foster seamless role t...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by providing comprehensive surgical support and management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes across various surgical sp...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by conducting thorough preoperative evaluations and coordinating essential testing. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize surgical readiness and enhance patient...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by leveraging your expertise in endocrinology and diabetes management. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance health outcomes, mentor future practitioners, and drive quali...

Today

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

$93K - $125K *

Partner with us to deliver comprehensive primary care services, managing acute and chronic conditions across all age groups. Engage in preventative care, minor procedures, and quality improvement whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care in a high-acuity environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patients in the ED and inpatient units, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Discover a rewarding role delivering patient-centered urologic care. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions, enhancing clinical outcomes and patient satis...

Today

  •   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.