Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in NC

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Mar 9, 2026. This role primarily involves delivering comprehensive primary care for children and adults, preventative health services, and managing routine medical conditions, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:45 pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations
• Provide primary care for children and adults
• Deliver gynecological care and prenatal care
• Perform various screenings and administer immunizations (seasonal, routine, and travel vaccines)
• Offer maternal health services and mother-baby home visiting
• Engage in farmworker health initiatives and case management
• Conduct outreach activities and address behavioral health needs
• Manage communicable diseases and provide family planning services
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order medications, and maintain healthcare plans
• Counsel patients and families on health maintenance, preventive medicine, and illness care
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to implement patient care plans
• Manage routine, recurring medical conditions in generalized or specialized areas
• Perform clinical functions according to established medical protocols and guidelines
• Apply judgment to determine appropriate courses of action within the legal scope of practice

Additional Information

• EMR: Athenahealth
• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina
• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Possess strong knowledge of interviewing techniques, general medicine, and disease states, with the ability to detect abnormalities and accurately record clinical findings
• Work in strict collaboration with a supervising physician, who must be immediately available for consultation
• Flexibility to travel to a secondary clinic site once or twice weekly, with hours from 12 pm to 8 pm on those days

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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