NP needed in DC Urgent Care!

NPHire; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NPHire seeks an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality outpatient care in Washington, DC. Start date November 2026 with an anticipated 30–60 day credentialing window and about 8 weeks of coverage. The role features 12-hour day shifts, with some 10-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week and ongoing weeklong coverage.

Expect ~47–50 patient contacts daily, using Cerner EMR, with collaboration across physicians and staff to provide patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year NP experience in urgent care, emergency medicine or acute care.
• Active NP license in Washington, DC and DEA registration.
• AHA life-support certifications; ACLS required unless EM board certified.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with common urgent care conditions.
• Provide outpatient care across a broad age range with focused histories and exams.
• Order/interpret labs and imaging; perform minor procedures; educate and follow up.
• Document encounters in Cerner EMR; collaborate with care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner license in DC

DEA registration

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Urgent Care Job Details

Location: Washington, DC. Specialty: Urgent Care. Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner; qualified Physician Assistants may also be considered. Start Date: November 2026. Anticipated Duration: 30–60 days; approximately 8 weeks. Schedule: 3 shifts per week with coverage needed 7 days per week. Shift Duration: Primarily 12-hour day shifts, with variable 10-hour shifts as needed. Patient Volume: Approximately 47–50 patients per day. EMR: Cerner. Credentialing: Approximately 30–60 days; temporary privileges may be available for applicants with clean files.

Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in urgent care, emergency medicine, family practice, or a similar acute-care setting. Qualified Nurse Practitioners may include FNP or ACNP providers; qualified Physician Assistants may also be considered. Active Nurse Practitioner license in Washington, DC. Active DEA registration and Washington, DC CSR. Current AHA life-support certifications. Current ACLS certification, unless board certified in Emergency Medicine.

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with common urgent care conditions. Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients across a broad age range. Perform focused patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning. Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and imaging studies. Perform minor procedures and provide patient education, follow-up recommendations, and referrals when indicated. Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the Cerner EMR. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care during scheduled daytime coverage.