Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves managing a patient volume of approximately 18 daily, maintaining patient refills, and providing comprehensive care across various domains. Shifts are scheduled from 8:00am – 5:00pm or 10:00am – 7:00pm. The Nurse Practitioner will address chronic disease management, perform annual wellness exams, provide employment physicals, manage basic mental health concerns, screen for HIV/STI, and offer specialized care for trans and non-binary patients, including hormone initiation, maintenance, and monitoring.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a patient volume of approximately 18 daily
• Maintain patient refills
• Provide comprehensive chronic disease management, including hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and asthma
• Conduct annual wellness exams, employment physicals, and follow-up visits for chronic labs
• Manage basic anxiety and depression cases, including SSRI/SNRI titration, with referrals for specialized therapy as needed
• Perform screening for HIV/STI (PrEP & PEP)
• Initiate and maintain hormone therapy for trans or non-binary patients, prescribing and adjusting Testosterone (IM/SubQ/Gel) or Estrogen + Anti-androgens (Spironolactone)
• Monitor hormone therapy by checking total/free Testosterone, Estradiol, CBC for polycythemia, and BMP for potassium levels

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
• EMR: Allscripts

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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