Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in OR

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 364-day assignment with our client in Oregon, starting Feb 9, 2026. This role involves providing direct patient care, conducting physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for a diverse patient population within a correctional facility setting, with shifts typically from 6a-4:30p.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducting physical examinations, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patients
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients
• Monitoring and documenting patient health, including vital signs and medical histories
• Providing direct patient care, triaging, assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating services
• Educating patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and substance abuse prevention
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols, while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of patients
• Maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment plans, and reporting any relevant information
• Conducting rounds and evaluating patients returning from off-site treatment
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility

Additional Information

• Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (ANNP)
• EMR System: TechCare
• Patient Population: Male and female inmate population
• Case Mix: Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes
• Care Coordination: Collaboration with nursing staff, including sick call nurses, for patient assessment and escalation
• Responsibilities: Catching up on physicals, addressing backlogs, and managing charting
• Emergency Response: Responding to medical emergencies, providing first aid, and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities
• Shift Schedule: 6a-4:30p

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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