Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in LA
- ID: 215137A
- Updated February 23rd, 2026
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- Job ID 215137A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State LA
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 10 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 10-day assignment starting Mar 31, 2026, in Louisiana. The schedule will involve 8am-8pm shifts, providing comprehensive care as the sole provider in an urgent care setting, including EKG and X-Ray interpretation, laceration repair, and occupational medicine cases.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Interpret EKGs
- Interpret X-Rays
- Perform splinting and fabrication of splints
- Execute laceration repair and suturing
- Perform incision and drainage procedures
- Conduct ear wax removal
- Perform foreign body removal from skin
- Perform foreign body removal from eye
- Manage nose bleeds
- Administer IVs
- Perform toenail excision or removal
- Provide wound care
- Serve as the sole provider in an urgent care setting
- Manage in-office procedures common in urgent care settings, including I&D, sutures, foreign body removal, and toenail removal
- Handle occupational medicine cases, such as workplace injuries, evaluations, and drug testing
Additional Information
- Shift hours are 8am-8pm.
- The provider will operate as the sole practitioner in an urgent care setting.
- Experience with in-office urgent care procedures is required.
- Comfort with occupational medicine cases, including workplace injuries, evaluations, and drug testing, is essential.
- Onsite X-ray is available with 100% radiology overread.
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