We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in New Mexico. This opportunity, available through Barton Associates, involves providing comprehensive urgent care services at an Urgent Care facility for 8 days. The assignment begins on 05/15/2025, with 12-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on specific dates in May. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with evaluating and treating patients aged 6 months and older, administering and prescribing medications, performing pediatric dose calculations, conducting pelvic exams, and handling occupational medicine and workers' compensation cases. This role also requires emergency condition screening for patients aged 0-5 months.
Job Details:
Location: New Mexico
Facility Type: Urgent Care
Start Date: 05/15/2025
LOA: 8 days
Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM on May 15th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, possibly 24th, 25th, and 29th
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Evaluate and treat patients aged 6 months and older
• Administer, dispense, and prescribe medications
• Perform pediatric dose calculations
• Conduct pelvic exams
• Take and interpret vital signs
• Screen for emergency conditions in patients aged 0-5 months
• Handle occupational medicine and workers' compensation cases
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico
• Comfortable with a wide range of urgent care procedures and treatments
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Apply now to learn more.
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.