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 Nurse Practitioner for a 240-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts and rotating days off. The position involves managing an established outpatient patient panel, delivering both scheduled primary care and acute visits within a diverse community setting.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 240 days
• Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 8:30am – 6:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch), four 10-hour shifts per week with a rotating day off (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions
• Conduct wellness exams and preventive screenings
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, COPD, and asthma
• Address minor injuries and wound care
• Deliver pediatric care and immunizations
• Provide geriatric care and manage chronic conditions
• Support behavioral health needs including depression and anxiety
• Manage substance use disorders through the MaT program
• Coordinate referrals and specialty care, including telehealth
• Deliver culturally sensitive care for the Native community
• Educate patients on lifestyle, prevention, and self-management
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Support after-hours urgent care needs
• Collaborate with lab, pharmacy, and other departments for patient follow-up
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and PCMH standards

Additional Information

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in any state required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations preferred

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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