Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME stipend

Licensing reimbursements

3x12h shifts

Job summary

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Santa Cruz, CA seeks an Urgent Care NP or PA to deliver high-touch outpatient care in a collaborative setting.

The role features three 12-hour shifts per week, four days off, and a supportive, coastal community environment. Requires CA NP/PA license, NB certification, and active DEA/BLS; 3–5 years in Urgent Care preferred.

Qualifications

• CA NP/PA license active and unrestricted.
• National board certification in applicable specialty.
• DEA registration active.
• BLS certification active.
• Medi-Cal/Medicaid billing number active or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat acute illnesses in urgent care.
• Perform minor outpatient procedures and wound care.
• Order and interpret point-of-care labs, EKGs and TB screening.
• Order and interpret on-site X-rays and imaging.
• Provide women’s health screenings and telehealth support as needed.
• Collaborate with front- and back-office staff to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Urgent care experience

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

CA NP/PA license

National board certification

Job description

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (260473) Santa Cruz, California

Salary: USD180000 - USD220000 per year

Job Title: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate ranging from $96.00 to $123.00 per hour (equivalent to an annualized base of $180,000 – $230,000, commensurate with experience).

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive, high-touch outpatient care in a supportive, collaborative setting alongside skilled medical assistants cross-trained in radiography and clinical workflows. This position offers exceptional work-life balance with a concentrated schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing you four full days off each week in a vibrant coastal community.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries across standard urgent care presentations (e.g., upper respiratory infections, colds, and flu).

Perform minor outpatient procedures, including wound care, suturing, and skin closures.

Order, perform, and interpret point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs, blood draws, and TB screenings.

Order and interpret on-site diagnostic X-rays.

Deliver essential women’s health services, including routine cervical cancer screenings.

Provide support for integrated telehealth patient visits as needed.

Collaborate closely with front- and back-office clinical staff to ensure seamless patient flow and superior clinical quality.

Required Qualifications & Licensure:

Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license.

Active National Board Certification in an applicable specialty.

Active DEA registration.

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Active Medi-Cal / Medicaid billing number (or immediate eligibility to enroll).

3 to 5 years of direct clinical practice experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care setting.

Proven autonomy in standard urgent care evaluations, suturing, diagnostic interpretations, and women’s health screenings.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

Excellent clinical communication and a collaborative, patient-centered approach.

High adaptability and enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a newly established clinical facility.

Full-Time: Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours total).

Quarterly performance bonuses eligible to support CME expenses, licensing renewals, and professional fees.

Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend.