Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in PA
- ID: 212006B
- Updated November 17th, 2025
- Job ID 212006B
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State PA
- Practice Setting Correctional Facility
- Duration 65 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Dec 15, 2025, offering full-time, Monday through Friday shifts from 7:30am to 4:00pm. The assignment is based in a medium security correctional facility and focuses on chronic, preventative, and urgent care services.
Job Details
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Facility Type: Correctional Facility
- Start Date: Dec 15, 2025
- LOA: 65 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; full-time
Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct sick call and daily rounding
- Manage chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-up appointments
- Lead preventative care clinics
- Perform infirmary rounds for internal medicine cases as needed
- Triage trauma cases
- Complete patient charting and documentation
- Manage medication refills
- Participate in morning PA/NP lines, including suture removal and follow-ups
- Address medication non-compliance issues with patients
Additional Information
- Correctional facility experience is a plus
- Active Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Experience with EMR systems is preferred
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.
#LI-SC1
Job Benefits
-
Competitive compensation
-
Travel-related expenses covered
-
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided