Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in CA
- ID: 214465A
- Updated February 5th, 2026
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- Job ID 214465A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Urgent Care
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State CA
- Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
- Duration 8 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 10-day assignment in California, starting Feb 9, 2026. This role involves a fast-paced, full-scope urgent care schedule, typically 9AM-9PM four days a week, focusing on diverse cases from general procedures to critical care workups with on-site CT, ultrasound, and lab capabilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- See cases and procedures in a full-scope, fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Manage a very high acuity patient load, performing full workups for conditions such as chest pains, abdominal pains, sepsis, appendicitis, obstruction, diverticulitis, and dizziness or vertigo.
- Conduct surgical workups, address early DKA, and rule out chest pains, interpreting EKGs and CXRs.
- Understand the process of directly admitting patients to the hospital and sending patients directly to the operating room.
- Perform troponin rule-outs and provide care for patients ranging from newborns (1-2 weeks old) to geriatrics, including RSV babies and general respiratory issues.
- Manage MRI and ultrasound, and perform procedures like toenail removal.
- Utilize all on-site lab capabilities, with results returning STAT within one hour.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certification: Family Medicine
- EMR: Epic
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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided