Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacilityinEast Rutherford, NJ

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an NP for an urgent care assignment near New York City. The clinician will work day shifts, handle walk-in patients, and perform urgent care procedures such as laceration repairs and suturing.

Requirements include board certification, an active NJ license, and DEA with prescriptive authority. The position runs ASAP for up to six months, with on-site staffing and a single-coverage model.

Qualifications

• Board certification in nursing (NP) or physician assistant required.
• Active state license to practice in NJ.
• DEA license with prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care services during day shifts at an on-site clinic.
• Perform evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries across all ages.
• Perform laceration repairs and suturing as needed.

Skills

Urgent care procedures

Laceration repair

Suturing

Education

Board Certification

Active State License

DEA License

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226735-NP-NJ
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: ASAP - 6 months
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Urgent Care
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility is an urgent care clinic operating on an on-site basis to provide walk-in care for patients of all ages. The clinic operates under a single-coverage model with one CMA and one manager present on-site per shift. Coverage is needed due to a staffing vacancy, with an immediate start date required.

About the Facility Location

The assignment area is situated in close proximity to New York City, offering practical access to a broad range of entertainment, leisure, and cultural attractions. The local complex features an indoor water park, an aquarium, and theme park attractions, providing year-round recreational options. MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex are also accessible for clinicians seeking additional activities during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide urgent care services during day shifts at an on-site clinic, operating Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The expected patient volume is 40 patients per day, encompassing evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries across all age groups. Required procedures include laceration repairs and suturing. Board certification, an active state license and DEA, and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 40 PPD
• Support Staff: 1 CMA and 1 manager onsite
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No