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Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 60-day assignment in sunny California, with a target start date of Apr 6, 2026. This vital role focuses on addressing a backlog of outpatient dermatology cases, requiring a comprehensive approach to patient care. You will manage diverse dermatological conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves providing essential primary care in a busy clinic setting with 8-5 shifts, serving a diverse patient population including a significant percentage of Spanish-speaking patients, supported by translators and Spanish-speaking...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. This role involves managing high volume, high acuity cases with shifts typically 10 to 12 hours long, including weekend coverage. The successful candidate will perform various procedures such as laceration repair, ingrown toenail removal,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is actively seeking an experienced Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 70-day assignment starting May 11, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive care during weekday shifts from 8a-5p, focusing on general GYN and OB cases, well-woman care, and managing various prenatal and gynecological procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Otolaryngology/ENT Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves an 8a-5p schedule, focusing on follow-ups and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck patients, requiring experience with all ENT outpatient cases and TMJ procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is actively seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to embark on a 39-day assignment starting Jun 2, 2026. This role centers on delivering comprehensive family health services to Kohl's factory employees and their families, featuring a schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care within an FQHC setting, handling a variety of patient complaints, and managing a diverse patient population across all age groups, with weekday shifts typically from...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. This role involves providing essential primary care services within a FQHC setting, addressing rural health needs, and managing a diverse patient population across all age groups. Shifts include BSP 10-6 and WJ 8-4:30, with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment in California, starting May 22, 2026. This role involves managing urgent care FQHC basics and rural health aspects for patients of all ages, handling multiple complaints within 15-minute appointment slots, and covering Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 70-day assignment in California, commencing Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive women's health services, including annual well-woman exams, preventive gynecologic visits, and various gynecologic procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care.Responsibilities and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.