Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 219009A
  • Updated June 2nd, 2026

  • Job ID 219009A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting FQHC
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in CA is seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 135-day assignment beginning Jun 22, 2026. This role involves 10am - 7pm shifts, focusing on comprehensive patient care including assessing and managing acute and chronic conditions, actively monitoring referrals, and educating patients on health promotion and prevention.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assess and manage acute and chronic conditions and participate in disease registry.
  • Screen all patients for health maintenance needs, including but not limited to immunizations, cancer screening, and behavioral health screening.
  • Educate patients in health promotion, prevention, and birth control as appropriate.
  • Provide preliminary telephone consultation to patients, when requested.
  • Contact patients for follow-up care in case of life-threatening illness.
  • Help coordinate efficient flow of patients through the system of care.
  • Actively monitor and appropriately direct referrals placed for patient care.
  • Candidates must be comfortable working with the LGBT population, unhoused population, and low income patients.
  • 40% of cases will be STI/HIV screening.
  • Obtain and review patient histories, develop patient care plans, ensure completeness and accuracy of health records.
  • Order and interpret in a timely fashion results of laboratory, radiology, and other tests.
  • Proactively assist patients through all facets of accessing care at BIENESTAR.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).


Additional Information

  • EMR: eClinicalWorks, Welligent


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

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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