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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 New Jersey earn an average of $145,030 a year.

Nurse practitioners have a reduced scope of practice in New Jersey. 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.

In New Jersey, NPs must complete 30 hours of CE every two years, including at least 6 hours relating to pharmacology, 1 hour concerning prescription and opioid drugs, and 1 hour addressing instruction in organ and tissue donation and recovery.

Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.

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