Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in California

Our client in California is actively seeking a skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 120-day assignment. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including routine check-ups, preventive services, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses and minor injuries. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with the flexibility of potentially working four 10-hour shifts per week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform routine check-ups and provide preventive care, including annual physical exams, vaccinations, and health screenings.
• Manage chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, and heart disease.
• Treat acute illnesses, common colds, flu, ear infections, sore throats, and minor injuries including sprains and cuts.
• Handle walk-in cases, performing laceration repair, suturing, incision and drainage (I&D), and minor foreign body removal.

Additional Information

• EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Outpatient (Clinic Only) setting
• No call requirements
• Anticipated patient volume: 15-18 per day
• LOA: 120 Days
• Staffing Mix: MDs, NPs, PAs, and MAs

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities