Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospitalist in Southaven, MS
Jackson, MS, 39203, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
- Hospitalist NP
- Hospital Medicine
A locum tenens Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner position is available in Southaven, MS, requiring board certification in Hospital Medicine and active Mississippi licensure. The role involves delivering comprehensive hospital care, coordinating with healthcare teams, and managing patient diagnostics and treatments during 12-hour day and night shifts. This temporary 120-day contract offers competitive pay, travel expense coverage, and malpractice insurance through Wellhart, LLC.
Nurse Practitioner | Hospitalist
Location: Southaven, MS
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 36 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist NP in Southaven, Mississippi, 38671!
We are seeking a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Mississippi. This opportunity begins on Nov 1, 2025, and requires availability for both day and night shifts, with scheduled hours from 7am to 7pm. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Hospital Medicine, possess an active Mississippi license, and have a current DEA registration.
Job Details
- Location: Mississippi
- Start Date: Nov 1, 2025
- LOA: 120 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Day and night shifts; shift hours 7am-7pm (exact shift times pending)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Deliver hospitalist care to admitted patients as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to coordinate patient care
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe appropriate medications
- Document all patient encounters and clinical activities in accordance with facility policies
- Adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards
Additional Information
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a master's or doctoral degree
- Active Nurse Practitioner license in Mississippi required
- Board certification in Hospital Medicine required
- Current DEA registration required
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, or equivalent board
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.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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