Question 1

How much do staff Nurse Practitioner jobs pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, August 12th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Nurse Practitioner is $56 per hour, but can pay up to $135 per hour.

Question 2

What employers have the most staff Nurse Practitioner jobs?

Accepted Answer

The employers on Vivian that currently have the most staff Nurse Practitioner jobs are UW Health (40), ChenMed (18), and Memorial Hermann Health System (13).

Question 3

Does Vivian have any per diem Nurse Practitioner  jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Wednesday, August 12th 2026, Vivian has 10 jobs listed for per diem Nurse Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $88 per hour on average and up to $135 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Question 4

Does Vivian have any local contract Nurse Practitioner jobs?

Accepted Answer

As of Wednesday, August 12th 2026, Vivian has 50 listings for local contract Nurse Practitioner jobs. These jobs pay $97 per hour on average, and up to $140 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Question 5

How Much Do Nurse Practitioner Jobs Pay?

Accepted Answer

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, August 12th 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner is $56 per hour, but can pay up to $135 per hour.

Question 6

Which certifications are best for Nurse Practitioners?

Accepted Answer

Nurse practitioners can specialize in several fields. Some healthcare employers may prefer or may even require specific professional certifications, including:

AANPCB Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (A-GNP)
AACN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (ACNPC-AG)
ANCC Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP-BC)
ANCC Adult NP (ANP-BC)
ANCC Emergency NP-Board Certified (ENP-BC)
PNCB Pediatric Acute Care NP (CPNP-AC)
PNCB Pediatric Primary Care NP (CPNP-PC)
PNCB Pediatric NP - Acute Care (PNP-AC)
PNCB Pediatric NP - Primary Care (PNP-PC)
ANCC Family NP (FNP-BC)
AANP Family NP (FNP-C)
CBUNA Certified Urologic NP (CUNP)
NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse NP (CNN-NP)
ABCM Cardiovascular NP (CVNP-BC)
ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC)
Family Planning NP (FPNP)
Womens Health Care NP (WHNP-BC)
ONCB Orthopaedic NP (ONP-C)
AANP Emergency NP (ENP-C)
Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN)

Question 7

What degrees might help further my career as a Nurse Practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Nurse practitioners may need a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to improve their chance of getting hired or further their careers. Certain degrees may even be required before entering the field.

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