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.
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Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 56-day assignment starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves collaborating closely with CT and Vascular Surgeons, providing comprehensive care for CVT and Vascular Surgery cases, and potentially assisting in the training of new advanced practice...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 1-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 24, 2026. The schedule will be from 8a - 1p, focusing primarily on conducting skin cancer screenings, identifying suspicious moles or lesions, and referring patients to their PCPs as needed.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct comprehensive...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 25-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 28, 2026. Our client is looking for a professional to manage general primary care cases for onsite factory health, focusing on occupational health duties within a consistent schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general primary...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, commencing Dec 1, 2026. This role involves 14-hour shifts from 5 PM to 7 AM, where the provider will be responsible for accepting and admitting patients, cross-covering patients on the floor and within the Hospital at Home...
Location:NC
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 21, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse patient panel, including both pediatric and adult cases, within a clinic setting, and performing typical family medicine procedures during 8a-5p shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Aug 26, 2026. This role involves providing high-volume urgent care for patients of all ages, from 6 months and up, including performing minor procedures such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, and ear irrigation. The schedule typically involves...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 91-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Dec 26, 2026. This role involves providing neuroscience ICU service at a trauma center, requiring the ability to perform ICU level care, including procedures like arterial and central line placement, lumbar punctures, and vent management. The schedule...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to support our client in North Carolina. This 50-day assignment begins on Sep 14, 2026, involves approximately 36 hours weekly, and focuses on delivering general primary care services for onsite factory health needs.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general primary care to factory employeesManage...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care, managing adult and pediatric procedures including laceration repair and ear irrigation, during 8A-8P shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide urgent care...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Neurological Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Jan 4, 2027. This challenging role involves providing care in a trauma setting, managing admissions and discharges, performing consultations, and offering OR first assist duties if desired, primarily during 7p-7a shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological 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.
