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.
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Our client is seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner in TN for a 30-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts, focusing on total patient management for neonatal patients under physician direction, including those recovering from various surgeries and handling patient transfers after an average stay of 21-28 days.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This role involves a full-time schedule, typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Fridays concluding at 12:00 PM. The provider will focus on chronic disease management, sick visits, and medication management,...
Location:TN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in TN, starting Jul 1, 2026. This role involves total patient management within a busy NICU, a regional referral center handling high-risk deliveries and post-surgery care for infants with flexible shift hours. You will manage patients through an average 21-28 day stay before transfer.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 152-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jun 15, 2026. The role involves assisting in complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and open heart surgeries, valve repair/replacement, and EVH/vein harvesting, along with comprehensive pre- and post-operative...
Location:TN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 104-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role requires clinical independence and a strong focus on medical and surgical dermatology. You will primarily work from 7AM-4:30PM, seeing approximately 8 patient hours per day, and participate in 1-2 half-days of surgery each...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves home health visits within apartment-style subsidized housing, with a typical schedule of 8a-5p and a travel radius of roughly 30 minutes to 1-2 apartment buildings daily. Responsibilities include 90-minute comprehensive...
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.