Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates
Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, USA
Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- locum tenens
- urgent care
The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner will provide autonomous care in a high-volume urgent care setting across multiple locations in North Carolina for a 60-day locum tenens assignment. Responsibilities include patient assessments, diagnosing, treatment planning, and performing procedures while collaborating with support staff and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires licensure, relevant certifications, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends.
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This position starts on Dec 16, 2025, and features 12-hour weekday shifts and weekend coverage, with a rotating 36/40 schedule and every other weekend required. The assignment involves working autonomously in a high-volume urgent care setting.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
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.
Job Details
- Location: North Carolina
- Start Date: Dec 16, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts (8am-8pm weekdays, 8am-4pm weekends); 36/40 rotating schedule; must work every other weekend; flexibility to float at nearby locations
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide autonomous urgent care services to a high volume of patients (40+ per shift)
- Collaborate with a medical assistant and front desk staff as part of the care team
- Conduct assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans
- Perform procedures and manage acute illnesses and injuries as appropriate for urgent care
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow clinic protocols
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements
Additional Information
- Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
- Must be able to work independently; new graduates will not be considered
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certifications required
- DOT certification is a plus
- Flexibility to cover shifts at nearby sites as needed
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.




