Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology Needed in TN

Job Description

We are seeking a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 104-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role requires clinical independence and a strong focus on medical and surgical dermatology. You will primarily work from 7AM-4:30PM, seeing approximately 8 patient hours per day, and participate in 1-2 half-days of surgery each week. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating sun damage, managing various rashes, performing biopsies, excisions, and other key dermatological procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Practice clinical independence while leveraging supervising physician support when needed.
• Maintain an excellent office manner within a friendly and fair clinic culture; rude or toxic behavior will result in assignment cancellation.
• Demonstrate prior, hands-on experience working in a dermatology setting.
• Focus primarily on medical and surgical dermatology, with limited cosmetic emphasis.
• Possess extensive experience in diagnosing and treating sun damage and its results, such as Actinic Keratosis and skin cancers.
• Proficiently diagnose and treat a wide variety of rashes, including eczema, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.
• Diligently review and follow up on all lab results.
• Comfortably and proficiently communicate with patients to discuss results and treatment plans.
• Competently perform both shave and punch biopsies.
• Skillfully excise benign and malignant skin lesions.
• Proficiently perform Electrodesiccation and Curettage (ED&C) procedures.
• Administer liquid nitrogen treatments.
• Oversee Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) sessions.
• Participate in 1-2 half-days of surgery per week.

Additional Information

• EMR: Modernizing Medicine
• Key Requirement: Maintain an excellent office manner.

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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