Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 78,523 - 111,365; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Maryland is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a PRN role at their La Plata location. The provider will deliver clinical care to patients aged one and older in a dynamic urgent care environment. Responsibilities include working 12-hour shifts, maintaining availability, and collaborating closely with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, relevant licensure, and a passion for patient care. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $57.00 to $80.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in good standing with the state.
• Active NPI number and DEA registration preferred.
• Prior experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients across a variety of conditions.
• Work 12-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Maintain availability for at least two days a month, including weekends.

Skills

Clinical experience in urgent care

Proactive care delivery

Team collaboration

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Company Description

University of Maryland Urgent Care, a proud member of the University of Maryland Medical System, is committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality, and patient‑centered care to individuals and families across the communities we serve. We are transforming healthcare delivery through convenient, accessible, and affordable services for a wide range of non‑emergency illnesses and injuries.

With multiple locations across Maryland, UM Urgent Care is recognized for its exceptional patient experience, clinical excellence, outstanding organizational culture, commitment to work‑life balance, and unwavering dedication to improving the everyday health of our communities.

Job Description

This PRN position covers the La Plata location. In the future, this will become a regional position covering La Plata and other regional clinical locations, with equal coverage across those locations.

UM Urgent Care providers serve as clinical leaders in our centers—delivering exceptional medical care, fostering outstanding patient experiences, and working collaboratively in a close‑knit team environment with medical assistants and radiologic technologists. We care for patients ages one and older, treating a wide range of conditions including upper respiratory infections, sprains and strains, lacerations requiring sutures, employee health physicals, work‑related injuries, and preoperative evaluations.

Providers work 12‑hour clinical shifts (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.). Urgent care is a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that offers a broad spectrum of patient presentations, ranging from acute illness to minor injuries.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients ages one and older across a variety of conditions.
• Work 12‑hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Maintain at least two days of availability each month, with at least two of those days on weekends, and one day as the "emergency on call" provider for all facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in good standing with the state of Maryland, or licensure pending approval.
• Active NPI number, DEA registration, and CDS license, or be in the process of obtaining them.
• Prior clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, intensive care, or primary care settings—whether as a provider, nurse, or technician—is strongly preferred.
• Proactive, growth‑oriented mindset with a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality patient care.
• Intellectually curious, enthusiastic about urgent care medicine, and open to feedback for ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

At the start of employment, we provide side‑by‑side clinical training shifts to ensure new providers develop the hands‑on procedural skills, core clinical knowledge, and EHR proficiency needed for success. Ongoing support is available at all times, with APP and physician leadership accessible by phone during all operating hours, ensuring providers are never without guidance when needed.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $57.00 - $80.84 per hour

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