FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is locum tenens?
A. The term locum tenens is Latin for “holding one’s place”. A locum tenens firm, such as Barton Associates, recruits and assigns nurse practitioners to temporary positions (short and long term) at medical facilities and practices across the country.
Learn more about locum tenens jobs for nurse practitioners.
Q. Why work as a locum tenens nurse practitioner?
A. Nurse practitioners choose locum jobs for many reasons, including competitive pay, ability to travel, flexibility to work where and when they choose, and the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of practice areas and settings.
Learn more about working as a locum nurse practitioner.
Q. Where does Barton Associates place locum tenens NPs?
A. Barton Associates is a growing national locum tenens staffing and recruiting firm. With multiple offices and a staff of over 115, we’re able to place locum nurse practitioners throughout the U.S. in all medical specialties.
Q. How long is the typical locum tenens nurse practitioner job?
A. Locum tenens positions can range from just a few shifts to up to a year or more in duration, depending on the needs of the locum nurse practitioner and the healthcare facility or practice.
Q. What types of nurse practitioners does Barton Associates place?
A. Barton Associates has the resources needed to help locum tenens nurse practitioners find locum jobs in a wide variety of practice areas.
Learn more about our medical specialties.
Q. What is the process for obtaining a locum job through Barton Associates?
A. We value your time and work hard to make the process of finding a locum job easy as possible for our nurse practitioners. There is no application to complete and we provide industry leading support throughout the process.
Learn more about our locum tenens nurse practitioner recruiting process.
Q. Does Barton Associates provide support during the credentialing process?
A. Absolutely. Barton Associates has an experienced licensing and credentialing team. We’ll complete applications and paperwork on your behalf for your review and approval, help you track down any references and other required information, and work with the facility to ensure everything is taken care of and you’re ready to go on day one.
Learn more about our locum tenens credentialing team.
Q. Does Barton Associates help locum nurse practitioners obtain new state licenses?
A. Yes. We’re committed to helping our NPs maximize their potential. Once of the best ways to do so is to open new doors by obtaining additional state licenses. We're excited to announce that Barton Associates can pay new state license fees for nurse practitioners and assign an experienced licensing and credentialing expert to help navigate the licensure process.
Q. Can I work with Barton Associates if I’m already working with another agency?
A. Yes, you can work with Barton Associates even if you’re already working with another nurse practitioner staffing company.
Q. Does Barton Associates offer permanent placement services?
A. No. Barton Associates focuses exclusively on locum tenens staffing and recruiting for nurse practitioners.
Q. How are locum nurse practitioners compensated?
A. Nurse practitioner locum tenens jobs through Barton Associates offer competitive pay based on location and medical specialty. Locum tenens NPs are paid as independent contractors on a net 15 basis at a rate agreed upon prior to accepting the locum job.
Working as an independent contractor may offer tax advantages, such as the ability to deduct certain expenses and healthcare insurance premiums. We cannot provide tax advice and encourage you to contact your tax advisor for more information regarding working as an independent contractor.
Q. Am I responsible for travel arrangements and travel related expenses?
A. Generally, no. Travel related expenses (such as airfare, lodging, and ground transportation) are typically paid for by Barton Associates and all travel arrangements are coordinated by our experienced travel department team.
Q. Is medical malpractice insurance provided by Barton Associates?
A. Yes. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for all of its locum tenens nurse practitioners on assignment free of charge.
Learn more about our medical malpractice coverage for nurse practitioners.
Q. Are locum tenens nurse practitioners employees or independent contractors?
A. Locum tenens nurse practitioners are independent contractors (this is the industry standard). Working as an independent contractor may offer tax advantages, such as the ability to deduct certain expenses and healthcare insurance premiums. We cannot provide tax advice and encourage you to contact your tax advisor for more information regarding working as an independent contractor.
Q. Will I receive health benefits while on assignment?
A. As independent contractors, locum tenens nurse practitioners are not eligible for health benefits through Barton Associates (this is the industry standard). However, as independent contractors, healthcare premiums may be deductible. Contact your tax advisor for more information.