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We are seeking a dedicated Women and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner for our client in California, for a 60-day assignment commencing Apr 27, 2026. This role features a consistent Monday through Friday, 5-8s schedule, focusing on critical patient care including pregnancy consultations, birth control insertions, vaginal health, and comprehensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for an exciting 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California. Starting Apr 20, 2026, this role offers an 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM schedule, where you will provide comprehensive care within an OBGYN clinic setting, actively engaging in patient screenings, general GYN work,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner to join our client in California for a 70-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive women's health care, including routine gynecologic visits, preventative screenings, contraceptive counseling, and managing menstrual concerns on a variable schedule. The selected...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day assignment in sunny California, with a target start date of Apr 6, 2026. This vital role focuses on addressing a backlog of outpatient dermatology cases, requiring a comprehensive approach to patient care. You will manage diverse dermatological conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. This role involves managing high volume, high acuity cases with shifts typically 10 to 12 hours long, including weekend coverage. The successful candidate will perform various procedures such as laceration repair, ingrown toenail removal,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Otolaryngology/ENT Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves an 8a-5p schedule, focusing on follow-ups and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck patients, requiring experience with all ENT outpatient cases and TMJ procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an 8-day assignment with our client in California, starting May 20, 2026. This role involves working 8am to 5pm in a fast-paced family practice and urgent care setting, primarily focused on seeing walk-in patients, conducting well and sick exams, managing chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 9-day assignment in California, commencing May 20, 2026. This role involves managing primary care, family medicine, and occupational medicine cases, including labs and acute care, typically across 8-hour shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care servicesManage family medicine...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 9-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. This remote role involves evaluating leave of absence, agile work arrangement, and ADA requests, as well as return-to-work notes, and collaborating with the Leave of Absence team. The selected practitioner will help address a...
Location:CA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment beginning Aug 10, 2026. This role involves comprehensive pediatric care, including physicals and sick visits, focusing entirely on patient interaction without procedural duties. Specific shift options are available for this engagement.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in California earn an average of $161,540 a year.
Nurse practitioners have restricted practice authority in California. Restricted scope of practice means state laws restrict the ability for NPs to practice in at least one element. They require a career-long supervision or management by another healthcare provider.
NPs in California are required to complete 30 hours of CE every two years, in order to renew or maintain their license.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.
