Traveling Nurse Practitioner – Occupational Medicine & Firefighter Health Copy title

Updated 10/16/26
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Clinic/Private Practice Telemedicine Corporate/Non-Clinical
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description Traveling Nurse Practitioner – Occupational Medicine & Firefighter Health

Raleigh Metro Area, North Carolina · $65–$75/hour · Full-Time

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A growing mobile occupational health organization is seeking Nurse Practitioners to deliver on-site preventive healthcare and occupational medical examinations for firefighters and other workplace populations.

This position is suited to clinicians who enjoy direct patient interaction, preventive medicine, and working in different environments. Raleigh is one of the organization's operational hubs, but assignments require extensive interstate travel, including overnight stays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and occupational health assessments.
• Support firefighter medical examinations and occupational clearance processes within established protocols.
• Review relevant screening results and communicate appropriate follow-up recommendations.
• Educate patients on preventive care and identified health risks.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical support staff, and client representatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and consistent clinical quality across mobile assignments.
• Adapt to changing travel itineraries, locations, and clinical schedules.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Appropriate national NP certification and active practice credentials.
• Ability to satisfy credentialing requirements for assigned states and obtain additional credentials as needed.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays.

Previous occupational medicine experience is helpful but not required. Candidates with experience in primary care, family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, preventive care, or public safety healthcare are encouraged to apply. New graduates will be considered.

COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL SUPPORT
Compensation is $65–$75 per hour. Travel, lodging, meals, and approved travel expenses are covered under company policy. Physician support and clinical mentorship are available, with onboarding expectations based on experience.

START TIMELINE
The hiring team is seeking candidates who can start before the end of 2026, subject to onboarding and credentialing.

Important: Extensive interstate travel and overnight stays are essential requirements of this role.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities
- Conduct medical histories, physical examinations, and occupational health assessments at assigned client sites.
- Provide preventive health and wellness evaluations, including examinations for firefighter populations.
- Review screening and laboratory results and communicate appropriate follow-up recommendations.
- Support occupational medical clearance within established protocols and authorized scope of practice.
- Educate patients on preventive care and identified health risks.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation and required reports.
- Coordinate with physicians, clinical support staff, and client representatives.
- Maintain confidentiality and consistent clinical quality across mobile assignments.
- Adapt to changing travel schedules, locations, and patient volumes.

Qualifications

Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Appropriate national NP certification and active practice credentials.
- Ability to meet credentialing requirements in assigned states and obtain additional credentials as needed.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
- Availability to start before the end of 2026, subject to onboarding and credentialing.
Preferred, not mandatory
- Occupational or employee health experience.
- Primary care, family medicine, urgent care, or emergency medicine.
- Preventive medicine, public safety, EMS, or firefighter healthcare.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Working Hours

Travel-based; specific shift hours not provided

Skills

skills:
- Nurse Practitioner
- Occupational Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Physical Examinations
- Employee Health
- Health Screening
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Documentation
- Firefighter Health
- Workplace Wellness
- Travel-Based Clinical Services
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