Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in NC

  • ID: 221499A
  • Updated August 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 221499A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Urgent Care
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NC
  • Practice Setting Urgent Care
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Aug 26, 2026. This role involves providing high-volume urgent care for patients of all ages, from 6 months and up, including performing minor procedures such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, and ear irrigation. The schedule typically involves 12-hour shifts on weekdays and 8-hour shifts on weekends.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide urgent care for patients of all ages, 6 months and up, as a sole provider.
  • Manage a high volume of patients, seeing an average of 40 to up to 60 patients per day.
  • Perform minor procedures including incision and drainage (I&D), laceration repair, and ear irrigation.


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
  • 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

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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