Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine Needed in NY

Job Description

We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day assignment in New York, beginning Oct 20, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including hospital advocacy, home visits, and extensive triage. The practitioner will manage cases related to preventive medicine, annual physicals, weight management, diabetes, kidney stones, and cancer prevention. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Go to the hospital to advocate for hospitalized patients.
• Perform home visits as needed.
• Handle much of the patient care over the phone, with in-office visits for physical needs such as administering antibiotics.
• Manage a low patient volume, seeing approximately 1-3 patients per week from a panel of around 300 total.
• Provide care in preventive medicine, annual physicals, weight management, and chronic conditions like diabetes and kidney stones.
• Coordinate cancer prevention efforts, including full-body MRI coordination and blood work.

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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