Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice

We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut, scheduled to start on Oct 6, 2025. This role involves a Monday to Friday, 40-hour week schedule, focusing on primary care and family practice in a community health setting serving under-served populations.

Job Details

• Location: Connecticut
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2025
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Family Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

• Manage a personal patient panel with diverse healthcare needs, including dual diagnosis and comorbidities often linked with substance abuse.
• Provide comprehensive patient care with a focus on family medicine and primary care.
• Utilize EMR system eClinicalWorks for charting and managing patient records efficiently.
• Handle at least 20 patient visits per day, maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Prescribe and manage pain medication responsibly, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations and patient safety.
• Engage with community health initiatives to serve under-served populations effectively.
  
  

Additional Information

• Required certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Board certification in Family Medicine required.
• Must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner license for Connecticut.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience necessary, with specific experience in community health settings.
  
  

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.