Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Job Description

Our client in Pennsylvania is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment, beginning Nov 2, 2026. This dynamic role involves covering shifts from Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM, requiring travel between multiple sites within 30 miles. The Nurse Practitioner will manage a range of urgent care cases, including cold/flu symptoms, rashes, lacerations, sprains, and minor burns, while performing procedures such as splinting, X-rays, EKGs, drawing blood, and I&Ds, with a strong emphasis on independent practice.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide urgent care services for a diverse patient population, including cold/flu symptoms, rashes, abrasions, lacerations, sprains, and minor burns.
• Perform various procedures such as suturing, wound care, I&Ds, splinting, X-rays, EKGs, and drawing blood/IVs.
• Work independently without direct supervision across multiple urgent care sites.
• Comfortable treating pediatric patients.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Emergency Medicine
• EMR System: Epic
• Must be comfortable with suturing, wound care, I&Ds, splinting, X-rays, EKGs, drawing blood, and IVs.

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.