Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care in California
Los Angeles, CA, 90040, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Nurse Practitioner
- Urgent Care
- Locum Tenens
The Locum Nurse Practitioner role in urgent care involves providing outpatient acute and chronic care, managing walk-in patients, and coordinating referrals in California for a 200-day locum tenens assignment. The position requires an active California NP license, ACLS and BLS certifications, and experience in fast-paced outpatient settings, emphasizing culturally sensitive care and quality improvement. Barton Associates offers competitive pay, malpractice insurance, and comprehensive support throughout the placement process.
Nurse Practitioner | Urgent Care
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 Urgent Care NP in California!
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 200-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Jan 12, 2026, and offers a full-time Monday through Friday schedule, day shifts from 8am to 5pm. The focus is on managing walk-in and acute care cases, with an emphasis on procedural visits and supporting immediate patient needs.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Jan 12, 2026
- LOA: 200 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, full-time
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide outpatient care for acute and chronic conditions
- Manage acute care cases and walk-in patients
- 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 EHR
- Support after-hours urgent care needs
- Collaborate with lab, pharmacy, and other departments to ensure follow-up
- Participate in quality improvement and PCMH standards
Additional Information
- Active California Nurse Practitioner license required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Acute care or urgent care experience strongly preferred
- Must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced outpatient environment
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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