Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in VA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day assignment in Virginia, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves a Monday to Saturday schedule, focusing on essential duties such as performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing comprehensive treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform physical exams and health assessments.
• Order or perform diagnostic tests to aid in patient care.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment regimens.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Treat acute and chronic illnesses in a family practice setting.
• Manage a variety of family practice cases, including colds, coughs, hypertension, UTIs, STIs, and sports physicals.
• Address urgent care type visits, which may include lacerations, minor injuries, trauma, suturing, and ingrown toenail removal.
• Provide women’s health services, such as Pap smears, on occasion.

Additional Information

• EMR: Practice Fusion
• Schedule includes Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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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