Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in California? 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 California? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in California here.
Looking to work your next nurse practitioner job in California, but aren’t licensed in the state yet? If you’re already licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in another state, our expert licensing team will work with you to secure your California NP license, on us.
We are seeking a Gynecological Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This vital role begins on Oct 13, 2025, and involves a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule. The Nurse Practitioner will manage patient care in a gynecologic oncology setting, utilizing the Epic EMR system to enhance care delivery. Applicants must...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecological Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in California. This role, beginning on Aug 11, 2025, offers a 120-day assignment featuring flexible scheduling options, ideally across Monday to Friday shifts. The candidate will engage in basic outpatient primary care in an FQHC setting, adapting to varied...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Urgent Care for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. Start your journey with us on Nov 3, 2025, working a full-time schedule, including some weekends and federal holidays. This role offers the opportunity to handle a variety of cases similar to those found in an emergency...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are actively seeking an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner for a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in California. This position, starting on Aug 11, 2025, involves a 60-day assignment, with shifts from Monday to Friday, full-time in the clinic, and includes weekend call responsibilities. The role primarily covers a wide range of orthopedic conditions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a highly skilled Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) for a locum tenens position at a hospital in California. This 72-day assignment begins on 10/01/2025, and requires expertise in managing a NICU. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, handling high acuity cases, and performing various critical procedures. The...
Location:CA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity commences on Sep 8, 2025, and features day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a shortened weekday and half-day Saturday shifts. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a qualified Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role starts on Sep 29, 2025, and involves daily shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The successful candidate will handle GYN and OB cases, providing essential care in a clinic setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 6, 2025. This position is based in a high-volume clinic where you will conduct primary care visits, averaging 25 patient stops per day. The role involves a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 20-day assignment starting on September 1, 2025, with a work schedule of Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will provide full-scope primary care services to patients of all ages, with a focus...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in California through Barton Associates. This 58-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, at a Multi-Specialty Clinic. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible 8-hour shifts), with days off for the 4th of July and Labor Day....
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
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.