Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Needed in NY

Job Description

We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in New York, beginning Jun 12, 2026. This role involves 2-3 days of clinic work from 10am to 6pm, handling a variety of sick and well visits, including common illnesses, minor injuries, physicals, and vaccinations. The position also includes a 1in4 or 1in5 call schedule for answering service inquiries, with weekend call encompassing clinic hours and newborn rounding in affiliated hospitals, though hospital rounds are physician-led.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work in the clinic 2-3 days during the week seeing sick and well visits (cold, cough flu, respiratory issues, minor injuries, physicals, vaccinations for school etc.).
• Take weekend or weekday call 1in4 or 1in5; call involves answering questions from an answering service.
• Weekend call includes seeing patients in the clinic from 9am-12pm and rounding on newborns in one of the 2 affiliated hospitals in the morning (Nurse Practitioners would not be rounding in the hospital, only physicians).
• Shift hours are 10am - 6pm.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Pediatrics

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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