Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology Needed in MD

Job Description

We are seeking a Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Jan 19, 2026, and involves two half-day outpatient clinic sessions per week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Nurse Practitioner will support urgent and post-hospital follow-up visits for established patients within the Interstitial Lung Disease group.

Job Details

• Location: Maryland
• Start Date: Jan 19, 2026
• LOA: 21 days
• Provider Type Needed: Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Tuesdays 1pm-5pm, Fridays 8am-12pm

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide urgent outpatient care for established Interstitial Lung Disease patients, including sick visits and post-hospital follow-ups
• Assess severity of illness and determine need for outpatient treatment, referral to the emergency department, or admission, in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Guide outpatient management, including obtaining respiratory viral panels, prescribing oral antibiotics, and recommending supportive measures
• Coordinate with the ILD nurse to evaluate and adjust oxygen prescriptions as indicated
• Review hospital discharge medications and ensure patient and caregiver understanding of changes
• Confirm patient stability and improvement following hospital discharge
• Work alongside a physician who will serve as a clinical resource
• Participate in orientation with the current APP prior to starting

Additional Information

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Acceptable board certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG), Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)

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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