Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in WA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 39-day assignment in Washington, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves working 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts, providing comprehensive primary care within a sole practitioner family practice clinic. You will manage a diverse patient population, addressing follow-ups, new patient visits, acute needs, and chronic disease management, including physicals, diabetes, and hypertension.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work 3 days per week with 12-hour shifts, 7 AM to 7 PM.
• Manage clinic time from 7 AM to 6 PM, dedicating 6 PM to 7 PM for administrative duties.
• Serve as a sole practitioner in a family practice clinic.
• Conduct follow-ups, new patient visits, and address acute patient needs.
• Diagnose and treat common ailments like colds, coughs, and flu.
• Perform physicals and routine patient visits.
• Provide care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Care for an established patient population, some of whom may have had a provider on extended leave, as well as unestablished and new patients.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Family Medicine is required.
• The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system used is Cerner.

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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