Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in California

We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California. This role, starting upon credentialing, involves working 30-40 hours per week with shifts from 10:45 AM to 9:15 PM, including weekend availability. The successful candidate will work independently to manage a wide range of urgent care cases, including sutures, chest pain evaluations, abdominal pain, pelvic exams, respiratory illnesses, and IV fluid administration.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work independently, without Physician supervision.
• Manage a diverse range of urgent care cases.
• Perform sutures and wound care.
• Evaluate patients presenting with chest pain.
• Assess and manage undifferentiated abdominal pain.
• Conduct pelvic examinations.
• Diagnose and treat respiratory illnesses.
• Administer IV fluids and medications as needed.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No call required
• Patients per day: 22 on average
• LOA: 60 Days
• Staffing Mix: Physicians, nurses, ED Techs

Benefits

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