Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 5-day assignment in California, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role involves working 9:30am - 5:30pm, managing a low patient volume with busy days seeing around 5-6 patients. The primary responsibilities include handling urgent care based cases such as cold, cough, flu, musculoskeletal injuries, rashes, and medication management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a low patient volume contract, with busy days seeing approximately 5-6 patients.
• Participate in a small staff huddle upon clock-in each day.
• Ensure all charting is descriptive and thorough for patient records.
• Provide care for urgent care based cases including cold, cough, flu, musculoskeletal injuries, rashes, and medication management (blood pressure).
• No urgent care procedures are required for this role.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Medicine; Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC)

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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