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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role begins on Oct 13, 2025, and features a 36/40 rotation with 12-hour weekday shifts and shorter weekend shifts. The provider will work autonomously in a streamlined environment, supported by a medical assistant and front desk...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina beginning Oct 20, 2025. This is a 240-day opportunity with day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The position offers the potential for temp-to-perm placement and involves working alongside another nurse practitioner, with staggered lunch breaks.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 26-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, beginning Nov 2, 2025. This role features a diverse rotation of 12-hour day, night, and midday shifts, with coverage needed throughout November and December. Candidates must have recent ER experience in similar size facilities and be prepared...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, beginning Oct 13, 2025. This role features 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekday and weekend schedule, providing autonomous care in a high-volume setting supported by a medical assistant and front desk staff.Job DetailsLocation: North...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This 15-day opportunity begins Dec 12, 2025, with shifts scheduled throughout December, including both 10a-10p and 10p-10a coverage. Candidates must have recent ER experience in similar-sized facilities and possess current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications....
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
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 North Carolina earn an average of $121,590 a year.
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina are required to complete 50 hours of CE to maintain licensure.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.