Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in WA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment at a community health center in Washington. Starting Dec 1, 2025, this role features a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm day shift schedule. The assignment involves outpatient ambulatory care, family medicine, walk-in and acute care services, and chronic disease management, with a focus on both adult and pediatric patients.

Job Details

• Location: Washington
• Facility Type: Community Health Center
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
• LOA: 60 days
• Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week (8-hour workday)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine services, including acute care and chronic disease management
• Care for both adult and pediatric patients, including same-day walk-in cases
• Perform basic procedures such as injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care
• Deliver care to vulnerable populations, including migrants and refugees
• Collaborate with on-site interpretive services as needed
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently
• Integrate quickly into the team with a brief ramp-up and orientation period

Additional Information

• Active Washington state license and DEA required
• Board certification in Family Medicine required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner with face-to-face patient contact (including pediatrics) within the past year
• Clean background required; no history of malpractice considered
• Experience in community health settings or a strong interest in serving vulnerable populations 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.

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