Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, focusing on comprehensive patient evaluations, pain assessments, treatment planning, medication management, and patient education within a dynamic clinical setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations
• Perform pain assessments and utilize functional scales
• Review imaging such as MRI, CT, and X-rays
• Develop diagnoses and comprehensive treatment plans for patients with chronic spine pain, radiculopathy, degenerative joint conditions, post-surgical pain, and neuropathic syndromes
• Manage patient medications, including opioids
• Educate patients on their pain management plans
• Monitor compliance through urine drug screens and treatment agreements
• Ensure thorough documentation and EMR charting
• Provide follow-up care and reassessments

Additional Information

• EMR System: eClinicalWorks

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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