Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 217082A
- Updated April 13th, 2026
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- Job ID 217082A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 150-day assignment in California, starting May 20, 2026. This role involves managing a patient volume of approximately 18, ensuring medication refills, and addressing a diverse range of patient needs. Shifts are structured from 8:00am – 5:00pm or 10:00am – 7:00pm, providing comprehensive care to patients with chronic diseases, performing physicals, and managing basic mental health conditions, alongside specialized care for transgender and non-binary individuals.
Responsibilities and Duties
- See a patient volume of roughly 18
- Maintain refills for patients
- Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and asthma
- Conduct annual wellness exams, employment physicals, and follow-up visits for chronic labs
- Manage basic SSRI/SNRI titration for anxiety and depression, referring to specialized therapy as needed
- Perform screening for HIV/STI, including PrEP and PEP
- Initiate and maintain hormone therapy for trans or non-binary patients, including prescribing and adjusting Testosterone or Estrogen + Anti-androgens
- Monitor hormone therapy by checking total/free Testosterone, Estradiol, CBC, and BMP
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
- EMR System: Allscripts
- Work with an adolescent/adult patient population, with approximately one third of patients being trans or non-binary
- Located at the McDonald/Wright Building
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