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Experienced Family Practice Nurse Practitioner needed for an 80-day locum tenens assignment at a Clinic in California. Starting 06/30/2025, this full-time position requires coverage Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The NP will provide comprehensive family medicine care, including management of chronic conditions, preventative services, and women's...
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 skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in California. This 120-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be proficient in outpatient primary care and chronic care panel management. This opportunity...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Women and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a clinic in California. This 120-day assignment begins on 06/23/2025, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing comprehensive women's health services, including pap smears,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. Starting on 06/02/2025, this role offers a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, including a 30-minute unpaid break. The position focuses on providing comprehensive pediatric care, including...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women and Adolescent Health for a locum tenens position at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. This 60-day assignment offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting on date 05/27/2025. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing a range of women's health...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner in California for a locum tenens position at a Multi-Specialty Clinic. This 60-day assignment begins on 05/26/2025, with a Monday to Friday work schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The NP will be responsible for chronic conditions such as hypertension, COPD, and diabetes, as well as treating common ailments...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a Multi-specialty Clinic in California. This 60-day assignment begins on 05/27/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with routine primary care work and able to manage a diverse patient population, including 75% Spanish-speaking...
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 Multi-specialty Clinic in California. This 60-day assignment begins on 05/27/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with routine primary care work and able to manage a diverse patient population, including 75% Spanish-speaking...
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 Multi-specialty Clinic in California. This 60-day assignment begins on 05/27/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with routine primary care work and able to manage a diverse patient population, including 75% Spanish-speaking...
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.