Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Kentucky? 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 Kentucky? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Kentucky here.
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Kentucky! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics to begin a 10 day assignment in mid June. Hours include a mix of 8:45a - 5p and other similar shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling flu symptoms, ADHD, strep, physicals, and other pediatrics cases. Learn more by applying today!
Location:KY
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Ready to visit Kentucky? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in occupational medicine to begin coverage immediately. This short-term assignment offers 7a - 10a shifts. Duties include performing and reading basic stress tests/EKGs, vision screenings, and other occupational health evaluations. Apply with Barton today!
Location:KY
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
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 Kentucky earn an average of $110,370 a year.
Nurse practitioners have reduced practice authority in Kentucky.
Kentucky NPs are required to complete 14 hours of continuing education annually to renew their license. However, this requirement can be satisfied if the NP was board certified during the licensure cycle. NPs must also complete five hours of continuing education in pharmacology every earning period, and two contact hours of suicide prevention, and 1.5 hours of implicit bias training.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.