Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in California? 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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Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8:30a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling skin screenings, biopsies, rashes, Botox injections, and other dermatology...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in urgent care to begin coverage in mid April. Hours include 9a - 6p shifts. The selected locum will be handling illnesses, ear aches, fevers, strains/sprains, lacerations, suturing, respiratory infections, and other...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in women & adolescent health to begin coverage in mid March. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling pre/post partum care, birth control, pregnancy consults,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Cross California off your bucket list with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics to begin coverage in early March. Hours include 8a - 4:30p and other similar shifts from Tuesdays - Saturdays. The selected locum will be handling physicals, immunizations, coughs, fevers, walk ins, and other...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in OB/GYN to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling annual evals, health screenings, prenatal management, chronic illnesses, family...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Your new job is waiting in California! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedic surgery to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling pre/post op care, spine cases, fractures, arthroplasties, dislocations, and other orthopedic surgery cases. There...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Your new job is waiting in California! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late March. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity....
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Travel to California for your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 12p - 5p shifts for 1-3 days per week. The selected locum will be handling checkups, physicals, coughs, flu symptoms, pneumonia, vaccinations, and other family medicine...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 16-day locum tenens position at a clinic in California. Starting 04/04/2025, this role involves working Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm in a fast-paced family practice/urgent care setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a wide range of patient care needs,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in California! Our client, a clinic, is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. Hours include a mix of 8a - 5p and 8a - 3p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, wellness exams, hypertension, chronic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
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 California earn an average of $161,540 a year.
Nurse practitioners have restricted practice authority in California. 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 California are required to complete 30 hours of CE every two years, in order to renew or maintain their license.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.