Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Massachusetts? 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.
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts. This 6-week opportunity starts on Jun 21, 2026, and requires once-weekly in-person visits (10–20 minutes) to review medications and sign off on medical logs or first aid cases, with on-call responsibilities the remainder of the week. Candidates must...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join their team for a 50-day assignment, commencing Apr 20, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of family medicine cases during 8-hour shifts, encompassing general family medicine, preventative pediatric and women's health exams, and addressing a wide...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in MA is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of patients, seeing 3+ per hour, across chronic and acute care, walk-ins, and essential newborn follow-ups. You will work 8-hour shifts, with the benefit of a full administrative day on Fridays...
Location:MA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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 Massachusetts earn an average of $144,010 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Massachusetts. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
In Massachusetts, NPs are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education, including a course on domestic and sexual violence, and one time course on dementia.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.