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We are seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in California. This crucial role begins on Sep 29, 2025, and will involve day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will focus on providing outpatient procedures and examinations in women's health, specifically in gynecology.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 15, 2025. This role involves managing a diverse range of primary care cases across all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, including some pain management cases. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, allowing for balanced...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 27, 2025. This position involves a standard Monday-Friday, 8-5 schedule, managing chronic care for a panel of patients within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The ideal candidate will be proficient with the Epic EMR system and board-certified...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a highly skilled Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 120-day opportunity starts on Sep 15, 2025, and features a Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The successful candidate will be utilizing the Cerner EMR system to manage patient cases in medical oncology, ensuring comprehensive and continuous care.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting on 08/18/2025, this position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary and women's health care, including patient exams, diagnoses,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Oct 27, 2025, and spans an 80-day period, featuring a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The successful candidate will be engaged in a dermatology-focused practice, ensuring superior...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity commences on Oct 20, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday. The role requires coordinating with physicians during follow-up appointments, reviewing lab results prior to chemotherapy treatments, and overseeing treatment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Oct 20, 2025, and features a Monday-Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The role requires experience in hematology oncology, specifically proficiency in bone marrow biopsies.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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 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
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.