Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist Needed in AZ

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment in Arizona, commencing Jun 29, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive hospitalist care, including 7A-7P shifts focusing on typically 2-4 admits per night, direct admits, transfers, consults, and rounds for a variety of acute medical conditions such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, GI, and post-surgical management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage 2-4 admits per night
• Handle direct admits from OR and outpatient, as well as transfers from outlying facilities
• Perform consults and rounds for all hospitalist cases
• Oversee cases including Cardiovascular, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology/Renal, Pulmonary, and Gastrointestinal conditions
• Provide post-surgical management
• Manage alcohol withdrawal and delirium
• Care for patients with heart failure
• Administer vasoactive and heparin drips
• Co-manage insulin drips with the ICU group
• Address typical admissions such as pneumonia and respiratory infections

Additional Information

• Required Board Certification: Family Medicine
• EMR System: Meditech EHR
• Strong hospitalist or medicine background required

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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