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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We are actively seeking an Oncology - Medical Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This vital role involves taking over an established patient panel, addressing a diverse range of cases including lung melanoma, lung lymphoma, and various hematology patients such as those with hemophilia. The schedule is...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Women and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner for our client in California, for a 60-day assignment commencing Apr 27, 2026. This role features a consistent Monday through Friday, 5-8s schedule, focusing on critical patient care including pregnancy consultations, birth control insertions, vaginal health, and comprehensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves managing a busy primary care clinic with 8-5 shifts, serving a patient base that includes a high percentage of Spanish speakers, supported by translators and Spanish-speaking MAs.Responsibilities and DutiesManage...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves providing primary care within an FQHC setting, managing a high volume of patients (22+ PPD) with diverse complaints during 8:30a-5p shifts, and addressing rural health aspects for patients aged 18 and older.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 31, 2026, in California. Our client is looking for a professional who will manage a backlog of outpatient dermatology cases, working 7:30 AM to 6 PM shifts. This role requires comfort with a broad spectrum of dermatological conditions.Responsibilities and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 156-day assignment in California, starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves 9am - 5pm shifts, focusing on preventative care for patients aged 2 to end of life. Responsibilities include seeing an average of 20 patients daily, performing wellness checks, managing medications,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking an Otolaryngology/ENT Nurse Practitioner for a focused 1-day assignment starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves an 8a-5p schedule, primarily focusing on follow-ups and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck cases. The successful candidate will manage all ENT outpatient cases, including return visits,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is actively seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing on Jun 29, 2026. This role involves providing full-scope FQHC urgent care, addressing rural health aspects, and managing multiple patient complaints within 15-minute appointment slots, following a Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day assignment in California, beginning Jun 29, 2026. This role involves a Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on essential primary care within an FQHC setting, addressing rural health aspects, and managing multiple patient complaints per visit. The...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California seeks a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment, commencing Jun 22, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule, focusing on comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include conducting preventive and well child visits, managing sick and acute issues, addressing chronic conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.
