Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care in Oregon
Portland, OR, 97204, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Nurse Practitioner
- Urgent Care
- Locum Tenens
This locum tenens Nurse Practitioner (NP) role in Oregon involves working in urgent care clinics on a 48-day contract with four 10-hour day shifts per week. The NP will evaluate and treat patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries, perform urgent procedures, order diagnostics, prescribe medications, and collaborate with healthcare teams. The position requires an Oregon NP license, ACLS certification, and experience in urgent or emergency care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nurse Practitioner | Urgent Care
Location: Oregon
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Urgent Care NP in Oregon!
We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This opportunity begins on Jan 19, 2026, and features 10-hour day shifts, four days per week with a rotating schedule across multiple urgent care clinics. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-volume urgent care, emergency, or primary care settings, skilled in procedures such as suturing and wound management, and comfortable treating diverse patient populations of all ages.
Job Details
- Location: Oregon
- Start Date: Jan 19, 2026
- LOA: 48 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (9am–7pm), rotating between urgent care clinics with no set weekly schedule
Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluate and treat walk-in patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and urgent but non-emergent conditions
- Perform procedures including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, and abscess management
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostics such as labs, X-rays, and EKGs
- Prescribe medications and manage short-term treatment plans
- Partner with physicians and hospital staff for patient escalation, transfers, or referrals as needed
- Educate patients and families on follow-up care, prevention, and appropriate utilization of urgent care versus emergency services
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records (Meditech EHR) and ensure compliance with protocols and state regulations
Additional Information
- Must hold a valid Oregon nurse practitioner license
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Previous experience with urgent care procedures and independent diagnostic interpretation strongly preferred
- Strong adaptability and communication skills essential for a community-based care setting
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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