Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Tennessee? 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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We are seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for a 36-week locum tenens assignment in Tennessee. This opportunity begins on Apr 1, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with options for 12- or 24-hour shifts, working 40 hours per week or more within a NICU open seven days a week. The assignment involves comprehensive care for neonatal patients...
Location:TN
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 32-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts focused on total patient management for neonatal patients under physician direction, primarily within a surgery unit handling surgical cases and recoveries. You will be instrumental in supporting...
Location:TN
Specialty:Neonatology
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 Tennessee earn an average of $103,720 a year.
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee are required to complete five hours of CE to maintain licensure.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.