Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 221398A
  • Updated August 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 221398A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day assignment in California, starting Aug 18, 2026. The schedule involves day shifts from 8:00am to 5:00pm. In this role, you will be responsible for patient visits, including routine checkups, screenings, and vaccinations, with the convenience of an on-site lab for follow-up care and prescription management.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Conduct patient visits including checkups, screenings, and vaccinations.
  • Provide follow-up care and prescription management with on-site lab support.
  • Manage family care, chronic conditions, and wellness for a diverse patient population, including the Medi-Cal and Medicare communities.
  • See rural health patients of all ages within a multi-specialty acute full-scope primary care family practice setting.
  • Handle acute care cases such as suturing, splinting, reading EKGs and X-rays, managing nosebleeds, and performing biopsies.
  • Manage a patient panel of typically 25-30 patients per day, with flexibility for walk-ins and cancellations.


Additional Information

  • Work with Athenahealth EMR system.


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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