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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Maryland. This assignment starts Jan 1, 2026, lasts 88 days, and consists of 12-hour independent night ICU coverage with shifts from 7pm to 7am. The schedule includes 7-10 night shifts in January and February and 14-20 night shifts per month from March onward....
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Acute Care Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This full-time position starts on Jan 5, 2026, and involves night shifts, three nights per week, providing advanced post-operative and critical care support in a CVS-ICU alongside other advanced practice providers. The role focuses on caring...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Nov 24, 2025, and spans 48 days, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm, including a midday break. The assignment focuses on providing comprehensive family medicine care in an outpatient setting, with the potential...
Location:MD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in Critical Care Medicine for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This position starts Jan 26, 2026, and lasts 36 days, covering night shifts (6PM-6AM plus sign-out) in the CVS-ICU. The role focuses on post-operative cardiac and surgical patient care, with no OR responsibilities.Job...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Maryland starting Jan 23, 2026. This 84-day opportunity involves independent night ICU coverage, with 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am. The schedule requires 7-10 shifts per month in January and February, increasing to 14-20 shifts per month from March onward....
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland beginning Dec 23, 2025. This opportunity features onsite morning shifts from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, covering select dates through early January. The ideal candidate will manage all sick visits in a pediatric setting and provide high-quality patient care during...
Location:MD
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. Starting Jan 5, 2026, this opportunity involves 6-8 twelve-hour shifts per month, with a mix of day and night coverage in a NICU at an academic institution. Candidates must have at least 2 years of NICU experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced...
Location:MD
Specialty:Neonatology
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 Maryland earn an average of $127,990 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Maryland. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
NPs in Maryland do not need to complete CE, but their national certification must be current, and if they prescribe controlled substances, they must take a two hour course on prescription of controlled substances.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.