Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

  • ID: 218235A
  • Updated May 12th, 2026

  • Job ID 218235A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Urgent Care
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NJ
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in NJ is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to begin a 30-day assignment on Jul 4, 2026. This role involves shifts generally from 8-3, with the expectation to see all patients before leaving, potentially until 8 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends. You will focus on urgent care and COVID cases, including suturing and splinting, often as a sole provider managing a high volume of 40-60 patients.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide urgent care for various cases, including COVID.
  • Perform suturing and splinting procedures.
  • Operate as a sole provider in a high-volume urgent care setting, managing 40-60 patients.
  • Ensure all patients are seen before concluding shifts, potentially extending past scheduled hours (until 8 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends).


Additional Information

  • EMR: Epic


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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