Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs in North Carolina
Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in North Carolina? 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 North Carolina? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in North Carolina here.
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity starts on Oct 16, 2025, and involves conducting skin cancer screenings from 9am to 2pm. The role focuses on quick, 10-minute screenings, identifying suspicious moles or lesions, and referring patients to their primary care providers.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens opportunity in North Carolina, starting Oct 6, 2025. This role involves a Monday-Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, catering to both pediatric and adult patients in a family medicine setting. The ideal candidate will manage a variety of cases using Athenahealth EMR, ensuring high-quality...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role begins on Oct 13, 2025, and features a 36/40 rotation with 12-hour weekday shifts and shorter weekend shifts. The provider will work autonomously in a streamlined environment, supported by a medical assistant and front desk...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, beginning Oct 13, 2025. This role features 12-hour shifts with a rotating weekday and weekend schedule, providing autonomous care in a high-volume setting supported by a medical assistant and front desk staff.Job DetailsLocation: North...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting Oct 13, 2025. This autonomous role features a rotating schedule of 12-hour weekday shifts and shorter weekend hours, providing essential urgent care services in a fast-paced environment.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaStart...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This 15-day opportunity begins Dec 12, 2025, with shifts scheduled throughout December, including both 10a-10p and 10p-10a coverage. Candidates must have recent ER experience in similar-sized facilities and possess current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications....
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina beginning Oct 20, 2025. This is a 240-day opportunity with day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The position offers the potential for temp-to-perm placement and involves working alongside another nurse practitioner, with staggered lunch breaks.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 26-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, beginning Nov 2, 2025. This role features a diverse rotation of 12-hour day, night, and midday shifts, with coverage needed throughout November and December. Candidates must have recent ER experience in similar size facilities and be prepared...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking experienced Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioners for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Nov 17, 2025, and offers day and evening shifts, Monday through Friday. The assignment focuses on first assist duties in orthopedic surgery, mainly total joints and sports medicine cases.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NC
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting Oct 6, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with a flexible hybrid schedule that includes at least one in-person day per week. The assignment focuses on psychiatric evaluations and medication...
Location:NC
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
North Carolina Nurse Practitioner Job FAQs
What are Locum Tenens nurse practitioner jobs?
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.
How much do nurse practitioners make in North Carolina?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in North Carolina earn an average of $121,590 a year.
What is the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in North Carolina?
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in North Carolina. Restricted scope of practice means state laws restrict the ability for NPs to practice in at least one element. They require a career-long supervision or management by another healthcare provider.
What are the continuing education requirements for NPs in North Carolina?
NPs in North Carolina are required to complete 50 hours of CE to maintain licensure.
What is the highest paying NP specialty?
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.