Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in California. This position begins on Dec 1, 2025, and offers consistent 8-hour day shifts, 11am to 5pm, seven days a week. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in both emergency room and urgent care settings and is comfortable managing same day and next day appointments as well as walk-ins. Familiarity with Epic EMR is required.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
• LOA: 91 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 11am-5pm, 7 days a week

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide patient care in a setting that is a mix of emergency room and urgent care cases (Rapid Care)
• Manage same day and next day appointments as well as walk-in patients
• Utilize recent experience in both ER and Urgent Care with each case
• Deliver high-quality care during all assigned shifts
• Document clinical encounters using Epic EMR
• Ensure compliance with all required protocols and standards
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification throughout the assignment

Additional Information

• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in California
• Recent ER and Urgent Care experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

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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