Travel Nurse Practitioner – Occupational & Firefighter Health | $65–$75/hr + Travel Covered HZ
Updated 10/16/26
$125,000
– $150,000
yearly
27513, Cary, North Carolina, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide mobile occupational health, preventive care, and medical examination services at fire departments and other client locations across multiple states.
This opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner who enjoys travel, direct patient care, preventive medicine, and working in diverse clinical environments. Both experienced Nurse Practitioners and qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
Conduct occupational health and preventive wellness evaluations.
Support firefighter medical examinations and clearance processes.
Review laboratory findings and screening results and identify potential clinical concerns.
Provide patient education regarding preventive care, health risks, and recommended follow-up.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and examination reports.
Collaborate with physicians, clinical support staff, and client representatives.
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards at all assigned locations.
Adapt to mobile clinical environments while efficiently managing patient flow and responsibilities.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active national NP certification and appropriate practice credentials.
Ability to meet credentialing requirements for assigned states.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Comfortable performing comprehensive physical examinations and preventive health assessments.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel.
Ability to obtain additional state credentials as required.
New graduates may be considered.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
Occupational Medicine
Employee or Workplace Health
Primary Care or Family Medicine
Urgent Care
Emergency Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Wellness and Health Assessments
Firefighter or EMS Healthcare
Public Safety Medicine
Previous occupational medicine or firefighter-health experience is a plus but is not required.
Travel Requirements:
Operational hubs include Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA; and Jacksonville, FL.
Extensive interstate travel is an essential part of the position.
Assignments may typically involve 3–6 days in a state, depending on client schedules.
Frequent overnight travel and time away from home are required.
Providers must be comfortable with changing locations, travel itineraries, and clinical schedules.
Travel, lodging, meals, and approved travel expenses are covered according to company policy.
Working Hours
- Full-Time
- Schedule varies based on client assignments and travel itinerary
- Typically 3–6 consecutive days per state
- Flexible hours based on on-site examination schedules
- Overnight travel required
- Extensive interstate travel
- No fixed traditional clinic schedule
Skills
- Occupational Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Physical Examinations
- Firefighter Health Assessments
- Medical History & Health Assessment
- Employee/Workplace Health
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment & Decision-Making
- Laboratory & Screening Review
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Counseling
- Multistate Credentialing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Travel & Schedule Flexibility
- Mobile/On-Site Healthcare
- Health & Wellness Evaluations
Compensation & Support:
$65–$75 per hour
Potential annual earnings of approximately $125,000–$150,000, depending on hours and assignments.
Travel, lodging, and meals provided according to company policy.
Reimbursement of approved travel expenses.
Clinical support and mentorship available.
Opportunity to work across diverse occupational and preventive healthcare settings.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a flexible, clinically confident Nurse Practitioner who enjoys traveling and providing preventive healthcare directly at client locations. Successful candidates will be organized, adaptable, comfortable with physical examinations, and committed to delivering high-quality occupational health services.
This is a travel-intensive role and requires a strong willingness to spend multiple days away from home.
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