Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs in Arkansas
Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Arkansas? 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 Arkansas? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Arkansas here.
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We are seeking an experienced Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas. This opportunity begins Dec 28, 2025, and offers nighttime 12-hour shifts (7p-7a) providing coverage for a Neuro ICU, including New Years coverage.Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date: Dec 28, 2025LOA: 4 daysProvider Type Needed: Neurocritical...
Location:AR
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas. This opportunity begins on Dec 14, 2025, and involves providing nighttime coverage in a 28-bed Neuro ICU with 12-hour shifts from 7p to 7a. The candidate will manage critical and high-acuity patients, including cases of stroke, brain...
Location:AR
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Job FAQs
What are locum tenens nurse practitioner jobs?
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.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Arkansas?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in Arkansas earn an average of $113,410 a year.
What is the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in Arkansas?
Nurse practitioners have reduced practice authority in Arkansas. Reduced practice refers to how state laws reduce NP practice in at least one element. Or the state mandates a collaborative agreement with another healthcare provider for the NP to practice.
What are the continuing education requirements for NPs in Arkansas?
NPs in Arkansas are required to complete 20 hours of CE to have prescriptive authority.
What is the highest paying NP specialty?
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.