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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning on Sep 22, 2025. This role involves treating acute and chronic conditions in a state prison environment, following a day shift schedule of 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday with a special 4-day week post-training.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Oct 6, 2025, and includes day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The Nurse Practitioner will manage a panel of patients, focusing on chronic care within a standard FQHC setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Oct 6,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in California. This crucial role begins on Sep 29, 2025, and will involve day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will focus on providing outpatient procedures and examinations in women's health, specifically in gynecology.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are currently seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 15, 2025. This role is based in a community health center focused on pediatric care, primarily involving scheduled visits with some walk-ins for acute symptoms. The schedule is set for weekdays, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Proficiency in...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Sep 1, 2025, and involves a schedule of Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The practitioner will deliver comprehensive primary care services in a dynamic outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Sep 1, 2025LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 22, 2025. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule, 8 AM to 5 PM, with responsibilities centered on providing care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting. Candidates should be comfortable using the Epic EMR system and possess...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a highly skilled Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 120-day opportunity starts on Sep 15, 2025, and features a Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The successful candidate will be utilizing the Cerner EMR system to manage patient cases in medical oncology, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 1, 2025. This critical role involves 24-hour shifts providing round-the-clock care in a NICU setting, addressing both high-risk deliveries and standard neonatal care needs.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility Type: HospitalStart Date: Dec...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting on 08/18/2025, this position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary and women's health care, including patient exams, diagnoses,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Gynecological Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This vital role begins on Oct 13, 2025, and involves a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule. The Nurse Practitioner will manage patient care in a gynecologic oncology setting, utilizing the Epic EMR system to enhance care delivery. Applicants must...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecological Oncology
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.