Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in TX

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Texas beginning Mar 13, 2026. This role requires flexibility to work AM or PM shifts (8am-4pm, 3pm-11pm, or 15-hour shifts), as the sole provider managing all urgent care cases and procedures. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent urgent care experience and be ready to deliver comprehensive care from day one in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Texas
• Start Date: Mar 13, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Flexible 8-hour (8am-4pm or 3pm-11pm) and 15-hour (8am-11pm) shifts; AM or PM shifts required; examples may include 8,8,8 or 8,15,15 or 8,15,8

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide full-scope urgent care services and procedures independently as the sole provider on shift
• Manage all urgent care cases with readiness to work without clinical training or onboarding
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation; charts must be closed by end of shift
• Adapt to a dynamic schedule with the ability to work various shift lengths and times

Additional Information

• Must have at least 2 years of recent urgent care experience
• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas
• No clinical training or onboarding provided; immediate proficiency required
• Schedule preferences for shift lengths will be considered but not guaranteed

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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