Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Tennessee? 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.
What’s it like to work as a nurse practitioner in Tennessee? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Tennessee here.
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We are seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves total patient management for neonatal patients under physician direction within a NICU, with flexible shift hours.Responsibilities and DutiesManage a diverse patient population within a NICU.Provide care for significant numbers...
Location:TN
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment beginning Oct 1, 2026. This vital role involves comprehensive patient management for neonatal patients, including those recovering from various surgeries, under physician direction. The schedule offers flexibility with 7a-7p, 7p-7a, and 7a-7a shifts...
Location:TN
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an 18-day assignment starting Oct 12, 2026, in Tennessee. This role involves working clinical shifts in the ICU during night hours (7p-7a) while the physician is on call, and performing critical procedures including intubations, central line placements, and arterial line placements.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting May 7, 2026, in Tennessee. This role involves making home health visits within apartment-style subsidized housing, working 8a-5p shifts. You will conduct comprehensive anchor visits to establish care plans and perform follow-up appointments, managing acute care...
Location:TN
Specialty:Internal 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 Tennessee earn an average of $103,720 a year.
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee are required to complete five hours of CE to maintain licensure.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.
