Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in NC

Job Description

Our client in North Carolina is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves autonomous work, managing 40+ patients per 12-hour shift (weekdays 8-8, weekends 8-4), and handling a variety of urgent care cases including acute care, cold, cough, flu, incision and drainage, suturing, lacerations, and interpreting EKGs and x-rays.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work autonomously within a provider/MA/front desk model.
• Manage 40+ patients per 12-hour shift.
• Provide care for urgent care cases, including acute care, cold, cough, flu, incision and drainage (IND), suturing, and lacerations.
• Interpret EKGs and x-rays.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• Focus on an adult patient population.

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