Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in IL

  • ID: 207040
  • Updated June 23rd, 2025

  • Job ID 207040
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State IL
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration 24 Days
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Job Description

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This role begins on Jun 30, 2025, and will involve working approximately 2 days per week. The Nurse Practitioner will conduct initial patient visits at contracted assisted living facilities, focusing on establishing patient relationships and primary assessments including cardiac and respiratory examinations.

Job Details
  • Location: Illinois
  • Start Date: Jun 30, 2025
  • LOA: 24 weeks
  • Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Schedule: Most likely 2 days/week

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Conduct initial patient visits to establish care within assisted living facilities.
  • Perform assessments, focusing on listening to lungs and heart.
  • Document patient encounters and findings in the EMR system (OmniCare).
  • Work closely with the Vital Links clinical team to ensure proper patient follow-up and care coordination.

Additional Information
  • Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois.
  • Experience in family practice and geriatric care preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with elderly patients and facility staff.

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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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