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We are seeking a skilled Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a Clinic in Illinois. This 42-day assignment offers night shifts, starting on 07/28/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working 7p-7a or 9p-7a shifts, with 10-14 shifts available per month. This role involves providing nocturnist...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Illinois, focusing on work injury compensation cases. This role begins on Aug 18, 2025, with a commitment for 2 days during the week, Monday to Thursday. The practitioner will conduct physicals and follow-ups, and occasionally administer knee and ligament injections...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This role begins on Jun 30, 2025, and will involve working approximately 2 days per week. The Nurse Practitioner will conduct initial patient visits at contracted assisted living facilities, focusing on establishing patient relationships and primary assessments...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are actively seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 98-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting Jul 1, 2025. This role involves a 7 on/7 off schedule, primarily night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, providing support in a hospital setting with both a regular and a behavioral health unit. The successful candidate will manage an...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
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 Illinois earn an average of $126,900 a year.
Nurse practitioners have reduced practice authority in Illinois. Reduced practice refers to how state laws reduce NP practice in at least one element. Or the state mandates a collaborative agreement with another healthcare provider for the NP to practice.
NPs in Illinois must complete 80 hours of approved CE every two years. More hours are required for specific specialties, such as DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.