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.
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.
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.
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.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
$208K - $275K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. We seek passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners committed to clinical excellence and professional growth, offering fle...
3 days ago
Nurse Anesthetist - Anesthesia (CRNA)
$238K *
Champion anesthesia care across diverse surgical specialties, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. Collaborate in a supportive environment wit...
1 week ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
$208K - $275K *
Empower your career by delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to clinical excellence and work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on...
3 days ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
$208K - $275K *
Inspire change by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide high-quality patient care while enjoying a supportive w...
3 days ago
Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
$136K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic surgical team, providing diverse inpatient and outpatient care across Vascular Surgery and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery at a Level II Trauma Center, enhancing y...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion patient care by delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision, including assessments, treatments, and patient education, while ensuring quality and safety standards ar...
Today
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering comprehensive medical services, including patient assessments, diagnostics, and treatments. Collaborate with physicians to enhance patient care and promote h...
Today
$120K - $155K *
Deliver holistic patient care by managing chronic diseases and promoting wellness. Utilize top-tier resources while working autonomously in a supportive environment that values innovation, community...
1 week ago
Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Wyoming
$180K - $215K *
Transform outpatient psychiatric care by providing remote, patient-centered services. Enjoy clinical autonomy, predictable compensation, and minimal administrative tasks while supporting diverse menta...
3 weeks ago
Physician Assistant (PA) - Mineola
$125K - $188K *
Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive patient care through assessments, procedures, and collaboration in a supportive environment. Utilize modern tools and flexible schedules to enhance patient...
Today
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
$208K - $275K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare. Play a key role in enhancing patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive environment that values work-life balance and p...
1 week ago
$99K - $136K *
Manage the delivery of timely CDL Medical Examinations, ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations while coordinating with various teams to support employee health and safety. Play a key role in case...
Yesterday
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Remote
$145K - $203K *
Join a dynamic team to diagnose and treat mental health disorders, providing individual and group therapy while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and edu...
3 weeks ago
Critical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. Leverage your expertise in acute care to diagnose, treat, and manage complex conditions while collaborating with...
3 days ago
Critical Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
$110K - $130K *
Elevate patient care by joining a dynamic team of Critical Care providers. Utilize your expertise to diagnose, treat, and manage critically ill patients, while collaborating with specialists to ensure...
3 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology
$95K - $115K *
Empower patient care by joining a multidisciplinary team as a Nurse Practitioner. Utilize your expertise in health promotion and disease management to provide comprehensive services across a diverse p...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive care for women at every life stage. Collaborate with a supportive healthcare team to enhance community health through patient-centered practices...
2 weeks ago
$164K - $198K *
Shape your career as a healthcare provider by delivering exceptional patient care, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing tailored treatment plans in a dynamic urgent care environment. Collaborate with...
4 weeks ago
$156K - $198K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality urgent care by examining patients, diagnosing conditions, prescribing treatments, and collaborating effectively under physician supervision to en...
4 weeks ago
Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to shape the future of behavioral health by providing exceptional care to patients of all ages, with a focus on children and adolescents in a supportive and collaborative environment...
4 weeks ago
Nurse Practitioner or PA- HouseCalls- Luna County, NM
$109K - $164K *
Unlock potential by conducting in-home health assessments, enhancing member care through education and collaboration. Enjoy flexible scheduling with no on-call or weekend duties, while making a meanin...
2 days ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Pflugerville, TX
$100K - $120K *
Champion accessible mental health care by providing psychiatric services, including evaluations and treatment plans. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes in a supportive, hybr...
2 weeks ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign-On Bonus Available
$164K - $196K *
Join a dynamic team managing diverse patient needs through in-office and telehealth visits. Engage in continuous learning and collaboration while utilizing your clinical expertise to enhance patient c...
1 week ago
$108K - $120K *
Join a dedicated healthcare team providing comprehensive care for women's health. Engage with patients across their life stages by performing assessments, offering treatments, and collaborating with p...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$108K - $120K *
Shape the future of women's health by providing exceptional care as a Nurse Practitioner. Collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive services for women, addressing their unique healthcare ne...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.