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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
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment in California. Starting May 25, 2026, you will contribute to a dynamic team, providing essential care including check ups, follow ups, immunizations, and physicals, typically working from 8a-5pm. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make an impact while enjoying...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day assignment in California, starting May 21, 2026. This role involves managing a low volume of urgent care based cases such as cold, cough, flu, musculoskeletal injuries, rashes, and medication management, with shifts from 9:30am to 5:30pm. The provider will be responsible for descriptive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
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
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves providing full scope family medicine coverage at their outpatient intergenerational health center and family practice center. The schedule is 7:30am-5:00pm, primarily handling wellness checks, physicals,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join our client's team in California for a 120-day assignment starting May 11, 2026. This role involves managing primary care basics in a rural health FQHC setting, handling 3+ patient complaints per visit, and maintaining a volume of 22+ patients per day within 15-minute appointment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner to join our client in California for a 70-day assignment starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves an 8a-5p schedule, focusing on general GYN and OB cases, including well-woman care, prenatal management, and specific procedures like endometrial biopsies and dating ultrasounds.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment in California, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts focused on providing inpatient OR first assist support, conducting rounding consults on the hospital floor, and delivering comprehensive post-operative care, including assistance with call coverage.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves managing various urgent care cases, including high acuity situations, with a schedule comprising four non-consecutive nine-hour shifts per week, as the clinic is closed on Sundays.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform various...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
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.