Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in California? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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Our client is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic team in California, starting Aug 4, 2025. This full-time role focuses on providing surgical assistance for orthopedic procedures, including hips and knees, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. The assignment is set for 80 days, offering an excellent...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum assignment starting Aug 4, 2025, in California. The role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 10am to 7pm, primarily serving a Spanish-speaking patient base in a mobile clinic environment, with support from translators and Spanish-speaking medical assistants.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a two-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Jul 31, 2025. This role involves day shifts from 6am to 4pm, Thursday and Friday, where you will be part of a collaborative team working on specific occupational medicine cases.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Jul 31,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a qualified Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role starts on Sep 29, 2025, and involves daily shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The successful candidate will handle GYN and OB cases, providing essential care in a clinic setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
A Multi-Specialty Clinic in California is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting 08/11/2025. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing comprehensive pediatric care. This role involves managing common childhood illnesses, conducting well-child exams, and potentially addressing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 20-day assignment starting on September 1, 2025, with a work schedule of Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will provide full-scope primary care services to patients of all ages, with a focus...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in California through Barton Associates. This 58-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, at a Multi-Specialty Clinic. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible 8-hour shifts), with days off for the 4th of July and Labor Day....
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a correctional facility in California. This 48-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, with a potential for extension. The schedule includes working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 90-day assignment starting on 08/01/2025, at a Hospital setting. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) from 7am to 6pm. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 55-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity starts on Aug 4, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00am and 5:30pm. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing care within family practice settings, emphasizing preventive care and patient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in California earn an average of $161,540 a year.
Nurse practitioners have restricted practice authority in California. Restricted scope of practice means state laws restrict the ability for NPs to practice in at least one element. They require a career-long supervision or management by another healthcare provider.
NPs in California are required to complete 30 hours of CE every two years, in order to renew or maintain their license.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.