Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Jan 1, 2026, and offers day shifts, Monday through Sunday, from 8am to 8pm. The assignment requires experience in urgent care or emergency medicine, and providers must be comfortable caring for patients of all ages and working independently.

Job Details

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Start Date: Jan 1, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 8am-8pm; minimum 3 shifts per month required; full-time 12+ shifts/month or part-time 10+ shifts/month

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive urgent care services to patients of all ages
• Independently manage urgent care cases, including orthopedic procedures (splinting) and wound care
• Perform suturing, incision and drainage, X-rays, EKGs, drawing blood, IV placement, and injections
• Deliver pediatric and adult care as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
• Travel between assigned sites within a 30-mile radius as required

Additional Information

• Active Pennsylvania state license required
• Minimum 2 years of urgent care experience or 1 year of emergency medicine experience
• Board certification required
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• DEA and CSR licenses required
• Must be comfortable working independently without supervision
• NPDB self-query (no more than 30 days old) must be submitted with application
• Background check and drug screen completed within the last 12 months required upon offer

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.