Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 209621A
- Updated September 9th, 2025
- Job ID 209621A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
- Duration 60 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 13, 2025. This full-time role offers day shifts (8am-5pm) with potential for a flexible schedule, serving a primarily Spanish-speaking patient population and focusing on family practice care.Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Oct 13, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Full-time, 8am-5pm; chance of 4-10s with a random day off
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive family practice care to a diverse patient base, including a high percentage of Spanish-speaking and Medical/Medicaid patients
- Utilize support from translators and Spanish-speaking medical assistants as needed
- Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage ongoing care in accordance with family medicine standards
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Epic EMR system
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including active CA DEA and furnishing license
Additional Information
- Locum experience is required
- Experience in FQHC, rural health, or IHS settings is preferred
- Most recent clinical experience must be in a family practice setting (not urgent care, internal medicine, or pediatrics)
- Must have active California Nurse Practitioner license, California DEA, and furnishing license
- Required board certification in Family Medicine
- Ability to communicate effectively with a predominantly Spanish-speaking patient population (translators and bilingual staff available)
- Flexibility in scheduling is essential
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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided