Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves managing various urgent care cases, including high acuity situations, with a schedule comprising four non-consecutive nine-hour shifts per week, as the clinic is closed on Sundays.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform various urgent care duties
• Manage high acuity, fast-paced urgent care cases
• Apply ED experience to diverse patient needs
• Interpret EKGs and X-rays
• Provide care for urgent and same-day visits, including sore throats, upper respiratory symptoms, earaches, coughs, backaches, headaches/migraines, and bladder/urinary tract infections
• Treat minor injuries such as ankle/wrist sprains, lacerations or cuts to extremities (arms, fingers, legs, toes, facial, scalp), and contusions
• Utilize full lab capabilities for diagnostics
• Focus on cases excluding chest pains and IVs

Additional Information

• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required
• Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred
• The schedule involves 4 nine-hour shifts per week, not consecutive, with varied days. The clinic is closed every Sunday.

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.

#LI-SC1