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We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 26, 2026. This outpatient role features day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care for pediatric patients in a supportive setting with medical assistant support for patient rooming and vaccines.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with an 8a-5p schedule and a manageable patient load of three per hour in 20-minute time slots. The assignment requires a commitment to the full six-month term.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Surgery - Urology Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Feb 9, 2026, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Candidates must have recent urology clinic experience and prior operating room exposure in urology to effectively guide patients...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 23, 2026. This ongoing opportunity features a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule and involves providing well woman care, IUD procedures, and chronic pain management to patients of all ages.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Feb 23,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Dermatology Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role features a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality medical dermatology care in a dynamic setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity starts on Jan 26, 2026, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday from 8a-5p. The provider will work in a clinic setting, focusing on the care of GYN and OB patients.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner with urgent care experience for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Mar 30, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday, full-time schedule with day shifts from 7:30am to 6:00pm. The Nurse Practitioner will oversee two advanced practice providers and manage a...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 6, 2026. This 8-week role focuses on providing family practice care to school district employees and their families, with shifts every Friday and Saturday from 8am to 5pm. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians experienced in family medicine, looking...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California starting Feb 17, 2026. This 60-day opportunity offers a Monday to Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, serving a diverse pediatric population in a community-focused clinic setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Feb 17, 2026LOA: 60 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in California beginning on Jul 6, 2026. This opportunity spans 120 days and requires weekday coverage, with flexibility for either Monday to Friday or Monday to Thursday, working standard 8:30am to 5:00pm shifts. The role involves collaborating closely with a...
Location:CA
Specialty:Rheumatology
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.