Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Family Practice in California
Los Angeles, CA, 90040, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
- Family Practice NP
- Primary Care
The Locum Nurse Practitioner role is a 120-day family practice assignment in California requiring a licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care, conduct telehealth visits, and perform routine procedures. The position operates Monday to Friday with scheduled patient appointments and administrative duties. Barton Associates offers locum tenens staffing solutions including malpractice insurance, travel coverage, and credentialing support for healthcare providers.
Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice
Location: California
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice NP in California!
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with an 8a-5p schedule and a manageable patient load of three per hour in 20-minute time slots. The assignment requires a commitment to the full six-month term.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 120 days
- Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p; patients scheduled in 20-minute time slots (including telehealth visits); telehealth visits scheduled before lunch and as the last patient of the day at 4p; remainder of the day reserved for administrative time
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide primary care services to patients in a family practice setting
- Manage a patient load of three per hour, adhering to 20-minute appointment slots
- Conduct telehealth visits as scheduled
- Perform routine procedures including pap smears and contraceptive counseling (preferred)
- Complete required administrative tasks following patient visits
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care
Additional Information
- Active California NP license required
- Must be nationally certified as a Nurse Practitioner
- Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Previous successful assignment through Barton Associates is mandatory
- Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) preferred
- Provider must be comfortable with the provided scheduling template and pace
- Credentialing can be completed in 20-30 days for providers with a clean background
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.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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