Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in CA
- ID: 218057A
- Updated May 6th, 2026
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- Job ID 218057A
- 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 2-day assignment in California, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts, focusing on comprehensive family care, chronic condition management, and wellness for a diverse patient population, including the Medi-Cal community, with a typical patient load of 25-30 per day. Duties include patient visits, screenings, vaccinations, and acute care procedures.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct patient visits, including checkups, screenings, and vaccinations.
- Provide lab follow-up and manage prescriptions.
- Manage family care, chronic condition management, and wellness for patients of all ages.
- Serve rural health patients, including the Medi-Cal community, Medicare patients, and those with Imperial Health Insurance (IEHP).
- Perform acute care procedures such as suturing, splinting, reading EKGs and X-rays, treating nosebleeds, and conducting biopsies.
- Manage a patient load of approximately 25-30 per day.
Additional Information
- EMR: Athenahealth
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