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 *

Take ownership of patient care as an Advanced Practice Provider, delivering essential gastroenterology services, ensuring compliance with medical protocols, and fostering effective communication with...

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

$87K - $127K *

Unlock potential by enhancing student learning through targeted support, workshops, and collaboration with faculty. Drive course performance and persistence with innovative strategies and data-driven...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Drive patient-centered care by conducting visits, collaborating with teams, and ensuring quality standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient outcomes and support interdisciplinary approaches...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Shape the future of patient care by leveraging your expertise as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Join a dedicated team to provide high-quality psychiatric care in primary clinics. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages, ensuring compassiona...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $188K *

Unlock your potential by joining a collaborative healthcare team committed to delivering full-scope family medicine. Enjoy a flexible schedule while impacting diverse patient populations leveraging AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive patient care excellence by providing comprehensive services in pediatrics, family practice, and adult medicine. Collaborate on public health initiatives and utilize telemedicine to enhance patie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

Empower homebound and palliative care patients by delivering high-quality primary care. Collaborate with a diverse team to assess, diagnose, and treat chronic conditions, ensuring patient-centered car...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $128K *

Empower patient care by coordinating nursing practices and clinical policies. Collaborate with providers to develop patient-centered plans, ensuring quality and compliance while delivering comprehensi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate patient care by joining a dynamic team of advanced practitioners in a leading heart and vascular institute, focusing on outpatient services and collaborative treatment for adult cardiac patien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

Advance patient care as you support clinic operations and leadership. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient experiences while providing high-quality clinical services in a dynamic healt...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional urgent care. Evaluate and treat diverse patients while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Elevate patient care by combining clinical expertise with leadership. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance wellness services and ensure operational success in a thriving clinic environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $192K *

Elevate telehealth access by providing evidence-based behavioral health care through clinical assessments and personalized treatment plans with a supportive multidisciplinary team in a fully virtual r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $192K *

Shape the future of behavioral health by delivering evidence-based virtual care and personalized treatment for patients in crisis, utilizing your skills in assessments, medication management, and coll...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by leveraging your expertise as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive health services across diverse patient po...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to exceptional patient care as you provide inpatient medical rounding and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize recovery and well-being in a supportive env...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engage in comprehensive patient care by diagnosing, treating, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to enhance veterans' health outcomes in a supportive clinic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your nursing career by providing compassionate hospice care. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients experience dignity and comfort during their final moments, making a l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K *

Contribute to the delivery of patient-centered psychiatric care by providing assessments, crisis intervention, medication management, and treatment planning for individuals with mental illness, while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive primary care in an onsite setting, managing patient panels with autonomy, and collaborating on workforce health initiatives to enhance population health ou...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality patient care as an Advanced Practitioner in a dynamic hybrid role, collaborating with a dedicated team of physicians and support staff to enhance health outcomes and drive innovation i...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. Engage with residents, fellows, and staff to provide primary and urgent medical management while fostering ed...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $170K *

Engage in collaborative patient care by providing high-quality diagnosis and treatment as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a dynamic nephrology setting, leveraging your expertise to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Partner with us to provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care for women, utilizing advanced clinical expertise to support patients through all stages of the childbearing cycle in diverse...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.