Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology Needed in TN

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for a 104-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves a typical schedule of 7AM-4:30PM with 8 patient hours, including 1-2 half-days of surgery per week. The successful candidate will focus on medical and surgical dermatology, managing conditions such as sun damage and various rashes, and performing procedures like biopsies and excisions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Practice clinical independence, relying minimally on the supervising physician for routine procedures.
• Maintain an excellent office manner, contributing positively to a friendly and fair clinic culture.
• Possess prior hands-on experience working in a dermatology setting.
• Demonstrate primary experience in medical and surgical dermatology, with a limited focus on cosmetic procedures.
• Exhibit extensive experience in diagnosing and treating sun damage and its results, including Actinic Keratosis and skin cancers.
• Proficiently diagnose and treat a wide variety of rashes, such as eczema, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.
• Diligently review and follow up on all lab results.
• Comfortably and proficiently communicate with patients via phone to discuss results and treatment plans.
• Competently perform both shave and punch biopsies.
• Skillfully perform the excision of benign and malignant skin lesions.
• Proficiently perform Electrodesiccation and Curettage (ED&C) procedures.
• Administer liquid nitrogen treatments effectively.
• Oversee Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) sessions.
• Participate in one to two half-days of surgery per week.

Additional Information

• EMR: Modernizing Medicine

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 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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