Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 210216A
- Updated September 25th, 2025
- Job ID 210216A
- 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 20, 2025. This position features weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing primary care to patients of all ages and supporting pain management cases in a busy outpatient setting.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Oct 20, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible 8-hour shifts)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide primary care to patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics
- Manage a diverse patient panel with a mix of routine and pain management cases (approximately 100 enrolled pain management patients)
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, diagnoses, and develop treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with DEA regulations
- Utilize Epic EMR for all patient documentation and care coordination
- Deliver care in accordance with state and federal guidelines and best practices
Additional Information
- Active California state license and DEA certification required
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP) required
- Minimum 2 years of primary care experience
- Must be comfortable caring for all age groups and managing pain cases (no x-waiver needed)
- Three-week credentialing process for an extremely ASAP start
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