Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in IA

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 22, 2026. This role involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care in a rural health clinic that serves a broad patient population. Join a collaborative team delivering family medicine in a setting that also offers lab, mental health, imaging, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and women’s health services.

Job Details

• Location: Iowa
• Facility Type: Federally Qualified Health Center (rural health clinic)
• Start Date: Jan 22, 2026
• LOA: 7 days
• Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (clinic open 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide full-scope family medicine care to patients in a rural health clinic setting
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions across all age groups
• Collaborate with on-site services including lab, mental health, medical imaging, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and women’s health
• Coordinate patient care with dental, vision, and pharmacy services located within the facility
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to clinic protocols and standards of care

Additional Information

• Iowa NP license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Prior experience in ER and family practice settings strongly preferred

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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