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We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Trauma Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and spans a 36-day contract, offering 5-10 shifts per month with day and night 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate is board certified in surgery, skilled in advanced trauma life support, and proficient...
Location:NC
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in NC is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment, beginning Apr 27, 2026. This role involves working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, managing over 40 patients during 12-hour shifts (8 AM to 8 PM weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM weekends). Responsibilities include providing comprehensive urgent care for a primarily...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves providing urgent care to adult and pediatric patients (6 months and up) as the sole provider, managing a high volume of cases, and performing minor procedures such as I&D, laceration repair, and ear...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an approximate 30-day assignment, beginning Aug 13, 2026. This critical role involves providing urgent care for a diverse patient population, from infants to adults, as the sole provider in a high-volume environment. The successful candidate will perform various...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Cardiology Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day assignment beginning Sep 1, 2026. This role involves 7a-7p shifts, focusing on rounding daily on cardiology patients, writing comprehensive notes, ordering necessary medications and tests, and performing critical procedures such as arterial line and central line...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jul 1, 2026. This role involves 7p-7a shifts, focusing on daily patient rounding, comprehensive patient management including notes and orders, performing procedures in the ICU such as arterial and central line placements, cardioversion, and conducting...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Geriatrics Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 15, 2026. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, focusing on providing comprehensive medical, health, and social services within a PACE clinic for the geriatric population, including frail or elderly individuals aged...
Location:NC
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday 8a-5p schedule, focusing on evaluating and managing acute and chronic GI conditions, providing pre- and post-procedure care for GI procedures, and patient education on nutrition...
Location:NC
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 68-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves providing general primary care for the onsite health of a factory, addressing acute and chronic cases, coughs/flus, hypertension, diabetes, and conducting physicals, typically working 36 hours per...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Urology Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves a weekday daytime schedule from 8a-5p with no call requirements, focusing on an adult-only patient population. Key duties include rounding, consults, and OR support for full-scope urology cases, leveraging robotic...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urology Surgery
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 North Carolina earn an average of $121,590 a year.
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.
NPs in North Carolina are required to complete 50 hours of CE to maintain licensure.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.
