Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in OR

Job Description

 A hospital in Oregon is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Urgent Care for a 48-day locum tenens assignment starting on 07/21/2025. This role involves working 4 10-hour shifts per week in a hybrid setting, combining urgent care and family practice duties. The position requires managing a mix of walk-in primary care and urgent care cases, with a focus on adult patients. The workload is split approximately 50% urgent care and 50% family practice, with an expected patient load of 3-4 patients per hour. Appointment slots range from 15 minutes for follow-ups to 30 minutes for new patients. This opportunity utilizes the Cerner electronic health record system and provides a chance for assignment extension.

Job Details:

Location: Oregon

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: 07/21/2025

LOA: 48 days

Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner (Urgent Care)

Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts per week

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide urgent care and primary care services to adult patients

• Manage walk-in patients with various acute and chronic conditions

• Perform physical examinations and health assessments

• Diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries

• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Provide patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed

• Utilize Cerner electronic health record system for documentation

• Maintain a patient load of 3-4 patients per hour

• Ensure high-quality patient care and safety

Additional Information:

• Oregon state license is mandatory for this position

• Comfort with both urgent care and family practice is essential

• Experience in managing adult patient populations required

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Possibility of assignment extension

Apply now to learn more!

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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