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.
What’s it like to work as a nurse practitioner in Tennessee? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Tennessee here.
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We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting May 7, 2026, in Tennessee. This role involves making home health visits within apartment-style subsidized housing, working 8a-5p shifts. You will conduct comprehensive anchor visits to establish care plans and perform follow-up appointments, managing acute care...
Location:TN
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 20-day assignment with our client in Tennessee. This role is set to begin on Jul 31, 2026, offering shifts including 7a-7p and 7p-7a. The successful candidate will manage labor and delivery responsibilities, and provide crucial coverage for obstetric emergencies and urgent needs.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.
