Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in MS

  • ID: 219637A
  • Updated June 19th, 2026

  • Job ID 219637A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State MS
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

Our client in Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 35-day assignment starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves delivering comprehensive general primary care within a clinic serving a shipbuilding company, encompassing chronic care, annual visits, and acute needs for patients of all ages, typically across 10-hour shifts.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide general primary care in a clinic setting for a shipbuilding company.
  • Manage general family medicine cases, including chronic care and annual visits.
  • Address healthcare needs for patients of all ages.
  • Serve employees and their dependents.


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Urgent Care
  • Experience with Epic 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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