Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Virginia? 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 Virginia? Visit our Nurse Practitioner Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Virginia here.
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Our client in VA is seeking a Cardiology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day assignment beginning Sep 1, 2026. This role involves working 7am-4pm shifts on a cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit, primarily managing post-operative and occasional pre-operative patients. Responsibilities include daily patient rounds, reviewing medications, labs,...
Location:VA
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in Virginia. This role involves night shifts from 7pm to 7am, providing comprehensive critical care services and managing complex cases, including various procedures, while working independently with intensivist backup.Responsibilities and...
Location:VA
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a 10-day assignment in Virginia. This role involves direct patient care, attending high-risk deliveries, and providing evening back-up neonatologist coverage from home. The schedule consists of night shifts with varying lengths, including weekend availability, utilizing advanced services...
Location:VA
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment starting Oct 5, 2026, in Virginia. This role involves 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) and focuses on code stroke response and post-procedure inpatient care for neuro interventional surgery patients.Responsibilities and DutiesRespond to code stroke situationsProvide post-procedure...
Location:VA
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 13-day assignment in Virginia, starting Nov 25, 2026. This role involves variable shifts and focuses on performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, developing treatment plans, and treating acute and chronic illnesses for our client's patients.Responsibilities...
Location:VA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Cardiology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in Virginia, commencing Oct 5, 2026. This vital role offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient coverage, where you will manage complex cases including advanced heart failure, heart transplant evaluations, post-transplant care, and LVAD patients. You will perform new...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology
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 Virginia earn an average of $120,870 a year.
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in Virginia. 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 Virginia are required to complete 30 hours of CE to maintain licensure.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.
