Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Rhode Island? 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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Barton is seeking a skilled Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a telehealth assignment. The position starts immediately, with a schedule of 3 days per week, and potential for full time extension. Working hours are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The NP will focus on hormone replacement therapy, thyroid optimization, weight loss, metabolic support,...
Location:RI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Rhode Island. This position starts on Jan 5, 2026, and spans 120 days, offering day shifts from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The role primarily serves adult patients in a long-term care hospital environment with a patient population that includes low acuity...
Location:RI
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Rhode Island. This role commences on Oct 6, 2025, offering a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The position involves managing inpatient civil and forensic psychiatric care, focusing on schizophrenia, mental health, and some personality disorders, with...
Location:RI
Specialty:Psychiatry
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 Rhode Island earn an average of $133,460 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Rhode Island. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
NPs in Rhode Island are required to complete 10 hours of CE to maintain licensure, along with three courses. The courses are substance abuse and addiction, and two courses on Alzheimer’s disease.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.