Nurse Practitioner Jobs

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a critical role in the advanced practitioner industry, holding the responsibility for providing specialized health care services in a wide range of fields. NPs are registered nurses with additional education and training, typically at the master's or doctorate level. They often have the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe medication, and carry out procedures within their specialized area of practice, which can vary from primary care to pediatrics, psychiatry, or gerontology. They also provide health education, counseling, and preventive services to their patients, working independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, one may have roles such as a Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Nurse, or Pediatric Nurse. An NP should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Critical certifications include the Registered Nurse (RN) license, and specialized NP certification within their chosen area of practice, such as the Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PNP-BC) certifications. It's also important for NPs to maintain ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay updated with advancements in healthcare.

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AMN Healthcare

Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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Harbor Health Services, Inc

Family Nurse Practitioner

Harbor Health is seeking a talented, mission driven Nurse Practitioner to join our Family Practice Primary Care Department at the Harbor Community Health Center in Plymouth, MA....

Urgent Team

Family Nurse Practitioner at Baptist Health Urgent Care - PRN

Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Family Nurse Practitioners to join our dynamic healthcare team in Fort Smith, AR....

AMN Healthcare

Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

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Region Ten Community Services Board

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PSYCHIATRIST

REQ #36000003 PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER or PSYCHIATRIST *posting and will hire as candidate presents This is a FSLA exempt position....

AMN Healthcare

General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Requirements General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Day 8;10 Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50 This facility is seeking a General Surgery Nurse...

AMN Healthcare

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Requirements Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50 This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner...

Urgent Team

Family Nurse Practitioner at Washington Regional Urgent Care - PRN

Washington Regional Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our dynamic healthcare team in Harrison, AR....

Nurse Practitioner Psych Admin FT Rotating

  • Hopedale, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hopedale, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications: Education: Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner....

AMN Healthcare

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

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AMN Healthcare

Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need....

AMN Healthcare

Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Requirements Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50 This facility is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician...

AMN Healthcare

Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

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APP - Certified Nurse Midwife Women's Health

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 12 hours ago

These services include primary care, gynecologic and family planning services, preconception care, care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, care of the normal newborn during the...

APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Family Medicine

  • Bemidji, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 12 hours ago

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC). Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications....

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Salary for Nurse Practitioner Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvancedPractitioners research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Nurse Practitioners offer the following education background
Master's Degree
79.9%
Doctorate Degree
11.6%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurse Practitioners
1-2 years
34.8%
2-4 years
34.8%
None
17.4%
4-6 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%

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