Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs in California
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.
What’s it like to work as a nurse practitioner in California? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in California here.
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day assignment in California, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves providing full scope Family Medicine coverage, seeing patients of all ages for primary care, wellness checks, physicals, cold, cough, and flu, with shifts from 7:30am-5:00pm. Our client operates an outpatient intergenerational...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to undertake a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Feb 23, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive outpatient family medicine, encompassing a wide scope of acute and chronic cases for patients of all ages within a rural setting. The schedule for this position is 8:00...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 16, 2026. This position features day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, in a busy clinic environment. Candidates must have recent family practice experience, active California licensure, and hold a current DEA with furnishing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 120-day assignment with our client in California, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive pediatric care, including physical examinations and managing sick visits, with a consistent 8a-5p schedule and no procedures required.Responsibilities and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day assignment in California, starting Mar 19, 2026. The schedule involves working from 8:30am-5:30pm. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive family practice care, including managing a variety of family medicine and occupational medicine cases.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 135-day assignment with our client in California. Beginning Apr 20, 2026, this vital role involves contributing to patient care through 10-hour shifts, up to 15 shifts per month. The selected Nurse Practitioner will focus on providing essential post-operative and follow-up...
Location:CA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in California is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 35-day assignment beginning Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care across both outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on gynecologic services such as contraceptive counseling, menopause management, and various screenings, alongside supporting...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to begin a 75-day assignment on Apr 13, 2026. This role involves performing patient assessments, diagnosing and treating common urgent care conditions, ordering and interpreting basic diagnostic tests, and performing minor procedures during 8am-6pm shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 3-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California, commencing Mar 19, 2026. This role involves providing essential family practice care to school district employees and their families, encompassing both Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine cases. The schedule for this...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 40-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Apr 14, 2026. The schedule involves shifts from 7:00am to 5:30pm. This role focuses on providing comprehensive primary care, managing acute and chronic conditions, and handling occasional walk-in acute cases.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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California Nurse Practitioner Job FAQs
What are locum tenens nurse practitioner jobs?
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.
How much do nurse practitioners make in California?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in California earn an average of $161,540 a year.
What is the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in California?
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.
What are the continuing education requirements for NPs in California?
NPs in California are required to complete 30 hours of CE every two years, in order to renew or maintain their license.
What is the highest paying NP specialty?
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.