Family Nurse Practitioner
Updated 9/21/26
Arcata, California, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Arcata is a vibrant coastal community in Humboldt County, nestled between towering redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, offering an unmatched natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. The city boasts a welcoming, tight-knit community with a thriving arts scene and a commitment to sustainability, making it an exceptional place to live and work.
Location:
Arcata, CAArcata is a vibrant coastal community in Humboldt County, nestled between towering redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, offering an unmatched natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. The city boasts a welcoming, tight-knit community with a thriving arts scene and a commitment to sustainability, making it an exceptional place to live and work.
Facility:
This community health center is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population in northern California. The facility operates Monday through Friday with a structured schedule, offering a supportive environment focused on comprehensive family medicine and chronic care management.Opportunity:
Certified - Advanced Practice, Physician Assistant - Family Practice, Family Nurse PractitionerJob Details:
- Provide family medicine services in a locum tenens capacity, seeing a mix of pediatric and adult patients
- Minimum of 18 patient encounters per day (18 PPD) required
- Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Includes some Chronic Pain Management responsibilities
- Chart closure required within 72 hours of patient encounter
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar clinical setting required
- Active California license required; must be licensed in CA only
- Active DEA registration required before start date
- PAs must have a CA Controlled Substance Education Course Certificate
- NPs must have a Furnishing License with Schedules II
- BLS certification required
- Board certification required (minimum: Certified)
- Candidate CVs must include month and date on all work experience with all gaps in employment accounted for
- Required immunizations before start date include: 2022-2023 Flu Vaccine, TB Status/X-Ray Results (within 90 days of start date), Positive MMR Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Hep B Titer or Complete Immunization Series, Positive Varicella Zoster Titer or Complete Immunization Series, and Tdap Immunization (within the last 10 years)
- Credentialing timeframe is 45-90 days; six weeks is standard for locums who submit application and documents in a timely manner
- A 30-day notice is required for ending all assignments
- Nearest airport is ACV - Arcata
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.By applying you agree to our Terms of Service