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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Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in Tennessee is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in critical care medicine to begin coverage immediately. Hours include a mix of 12 hour day and night shifts. The selected locum will be handling central/arterial lines, intubations, ICU coverage, and general critical...
Location:TN
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Early FebruarySchedule: 7p - 6a and other varied day/night shiftsResponsibilities:• Chest/Abdominal pain• Laceration repairs• Coughs• Illnesses• Abscesses• Other emergency medicine cases/proceduresRequirements:• Valid TN state license• Some ED experience preferredApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Job DetailsStart Date: Late MarchSchedule: 12 hour night shifts (7p - 7a) with a 5 on/10 off rotationResponsibilities:• Observational care• ICU/Floor management• AdmissionsRequirements:• Valid TN state license• BLS and ACLS certificationsApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice...
Location:TN
Specialty:Hospitalist
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.