Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Needed in TX

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join their team in Texas for a 48-day assignment starting Jul 2, 2026. This role requires a solo provider comfortable handling all urgent care cases and procedures, including in-office interventions. Shifts are available in both AM (8am-4pm) and PM (3pm-11pm) to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Function as the sole provider, managing all urgent care cases and procedures independently.
• Close all patient charts by the end of each shift.
• Manage a variety of urgent care cases.
• Perform in-office procedures such as I&D, sutures, foreign body removal, and toe nail removal.
• Potentially provide occupational medicine services including workplace injury evaluations and drug testing at some locations.

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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