Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 2-day assignment in New Jersey, beginning Jun 16, 2026. This role involves comprehensive urgent care duties, including managing COVID-19 cases, performing suturing, and applying splints for patients of all ages. Shifts are typically 8-8, and the ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume environment, seeing 40-60 patients daily and ensuring all patients are attended to before the end of the shift.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide urgent care services, including COVID-19 patient management.
• Perform suturing and splinting procedures.
• Manage a high-volume patient caseload, potentially seeing 40-60 patients per day.
• Ensure all patients are seen before the end of scheduled shifts, which extend until 8 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends.

Additional Information

• Experience with AdvancedMD and Epic EMR systems.
• Ability to care for patients of all ages.
• Work shifts typically from 8 AM to 8 PM.
• Capability to serve as a sole provider in a high-volume urgent care setting.

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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