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We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment with our client in California, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves managing pediatric patients, performing physicals, and handling sick visits, with shifts scheduled from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. No procedures are required.Responsibilities and DutiesManage pediatric patient casesConduct...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 40-day assignment in California, commencing Jul 20, 2026. This role involves consistent 8a-5p shifts, where you will be instrumental in providing essential primary care to a diverse patient population. We are looking for a skilled professional eager to contribute...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day assignment starting Jul 28, 2026. This role involves focused day shifts, from 8a-1p, primarily conducting skin cancer screenings. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying suspicious moles or lesions and making appropriate referrals to primary...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day assignment with our client in California, commencing Jul 22, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts focusing on primary care concierge full scope private services, including family medicine, occupational medicine cases, labs, and acute care - short-term treatment.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment in California, starting Aug 31, 2026. This full-time role involves a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule, primarily focused on patient consults, follow-ups, and charting. The practitioner will cover at two locations nearby each other each week, seeing a variety...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves managing a daily patient load of 15-20 individuals with shifts scheduled from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care within an established team of specialists.Responsibilities and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 4-day assignment in California, starting Jul 11, 2026. This role involves providing primary care concierge services, including family and occupational medicine cases, labs, and acute care, typically within 8-hour shifts. Our client needs a dedicated professional to support their full scope private...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 21-day assignment in California, commencing Aug 31, 2026. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive primary care services within skilled nursing facilities at two distinct locations. The successful candidate will manage a variety of cases, including routine sick visits, immunizations, and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment in California, starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves covering primary care in Skilled Nursing Facilities across two locations, with shifts typically from 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM. The practitioner will manage a variety of cases, including sick visits, immunizations,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in California is seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 27, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of primary care patients, including cold, cough, and flu, within an FQHC rural setting. The schedule will typically be 8a-5p, requiring the ability to handle 22+ patients per day with diverse...
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.
