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 an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 17, 2025. This role offers a Monday-Thursday schedule with day shifts and one rotating evening per week. The position requires strong clinical skills in family practice or internal medicine within an integrated care team environment.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 12, 2026. This position offers a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule and involves providing general outpatient care, including well woman exams, IUD procedures, and pediatric cases.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Jan 12, 2026LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity starts Jan 5, 2026, and runs for 120 days with a Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule. The provider will support both inpatient wound care and acute rehab, as well as outpatient family practice cases and procedures, offering...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This position starts on Dec 8, 2025, and spans a 60-day contract, offering day shifts Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The provider will focus on adult medicine care within an outpatient community health setting, utilizing Epic EMR. Preference...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This role starts on Nov 28, 2025, and offers a 40-day assignment with 12-hour shifts from 11 am to 11 pm. Initial shifts are scheduled Nov 28–30 and Dec 1–3, with 6–8 shifts per month from January through March.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This outpatient opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8a-5p, with a focus on providing pediatric care in a supportive community setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA: 25 daysProvider...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role spans 80 days and offers a 4-day workweek, with 10-hour shifts from 7am to 6pm. The position involves managing a patient panel from pediatrics to geriatrics, with an emphasis on rural medicine experience.Job DetailsLocation:...
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 Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, and involves serving a diverse patient population in a family practice setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Nov 10, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and features 12-hour per diem shifts from 9am to 9pm at an urgent care facility operating 365 days a year. Candidates must have prior urgent care and family practice experience, with emergency room...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 22-day locum tenens assignment at an outpatient clinic in California, starting Dec 8, 2025. This role offers three 8-hour day shifts per week, typically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, providing primary care to patients of all ages in a dynamic clinical environment.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility...
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.