Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care in New Jersey
Newark, NJ, 07102, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Nurse Practitioner
- Urgent Care
- Locum Tenens
This locum tenens Nurse Practitioner position in New Jersey involves providing family medicine and urgent care services during a 4-week assignment with 12-hour onsite shifts. Key responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, treating patients of all ages, and adhering to Medicaid protocols. The role requires current NP licensure, ACLS certification, DEA registration, and offers competitive pay along with travel expenses and malpractice insurance coverage.
Nurse Practitioner | Urgent Care
Location: New Jersey
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 Urgent Care NP in New Jersey!
We are seeking a Family Medicine/Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 4-week locum tenens assignment in New Jersey. This opportunity begins on Dec 27, 2025, and features 12-hour onsite shifts caring for all ages, with a schedule spanning select dates through Jan 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing both family medicine and urgent care services and must meet Medicaid requirements.
Job Details
- Location: New Jersey
- Start Date: Dec 27, 2025
- LOA: 4 weeks
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 8a - 8p on Dec 27, Dec 29, Dec 31, and Jan 1
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive family medicine and urgent care services to patients of all ages
- Assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of acute and chronic conditions
- Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans in alignment with best practices
- Perform onsite patient evaluations and procedures as appropriate for urgent care settings
- Document all patient encounters accurately
- Adhere to Medicaid protocols and requirements
Additional Information
- Current Nurse Practitioner license for New Jersey required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- DEA registration required
- Experience with Medicaid patients 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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