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Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Jobs in California

Explore Locums Nurse Practitioner Opportunities in California with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice professional seeking locums job opportunities in California? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 11 Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice jobs in California range from $120k per year to $224k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 220 Nurse Practitioner jobs in was $158k per year. As of Dec 04, 2025, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs stands at $160k per year.

Stay Informed About California Salary Trends for Locums Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $158k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Nurse Practitioner position in the past year reached $255k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Nurse Practitioner field.

Flexible Start Dates in California to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Dec 04, 2025, we offer temp Nurse Practitioner jobs in California with various starting dates, including Dec 18, 2025 (11 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse California Facilities Hiring Nurse Practitioner

Temporary jobs in California for Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practices span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (70 jobs), Urgent Care (54 jobs), Clinic (40 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (13 jobs), and Wellness Clinic (10 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Nurse Practitioner Job in California

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around California, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: California locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Nurse Practitioner jobs in California on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

Top Cities in California with Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 11 locum tenens Nurse Practitioner positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Nurse Practitioner positions available in California.
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Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Schedule: Monday-Friday- 8am-4:30pm · Practice Setting: inpatient · Type of cases and required procedures: rounding and follow up of Gastroenterology patients in the hospital · Credentialing timeframe: 30-45 days · Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner · Certifications required: Board Certified, Board Eligible and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)  · Licensure required: California
locum tenens Exclusive
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 8am-5pm.• Practice Setting: Clinic.• Type of cases and required procedures: The provider will be clinic based only (no procedures). The provider will be doing initial consultations, reviewing and contacting patients after pathology results, medication management, inbox follow ups, and general Gastroenterology consultations.• Credentialing timeframe: 60+ Days.• EMR: EPIC (Health Connect – Kaiser Permanente’s version of EPIC).• Certifications required: Active Board Certification and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required.• Licensure required: Must have an active California license.#LI-VL1#DOX
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Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:·      Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p ·      Patients per day: 20-25·      Practice Setting: Urgent Care Clinic·      State Licensure: California·      Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks
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Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:·      Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p ·      Patients per day: 20-25·      Practice Setting: Urgent Care Clinic·      State Licensure: California·      Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks?#DOX
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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p, FT. One Saturday a month is required.
  • Patients per day: 21
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic
  • Scope: Standard Primary Care
  • State Licensure: California Medical License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) and must be Board Certified.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days or less
#DOX
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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p
  • Patients per day: 18
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient
  • State Licensure: Must have an active California state license
  • Must have an active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Board Certification.
#DOX
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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • December 18, 2025
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p, FT. One Saturday a month is required.
  • Patients per day: 21
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic
  • Scope: Standard Primary Care
  • State Licensure: California Medical License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) and must be Board Certified.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days or less
#DOX
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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • December 18, 2025
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:·      Schedule: Monday – Friday, Various shifts available·      Patients per day: 20-24·      Practice Setting: Clinic·      Scope: Outpatient·      State Licensure: California#DOX
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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • December 18, 2025
$62 to $67
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 8:30am – 7:00pm, 4×10’s (including every other weekend). Outpatient clinic.
  • Patients per day: Estimated 3-4 patients per hour, depending on new patient or returning.  
  • Practice setting: Family Medicine outpatient clinic.
  • Scope: Colds, Flu, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Bread and Butter.
  • State Licensure: Must have an active California license.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days.
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Telemedicine Family or Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • December 18, 2025
Contact for Details
This facility is seeking a Telemedicine Family or Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week (Minimum), Day and Evening Options, Some Weekends
  • Patients per day: 12-14
  • Practice Setting: Telemedicine
  • Scope: Telemedicine
  • State Licensure: Massachusetts (Must have 3+ licenses minimum)
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
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Telemedicine Family or Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • December 18, 2025
Contact for Details
This facility is seeking a Telemedicine Family or Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week (Minimum), Day and Evening Options, Some Weekends
  • Patients per day: 12-14
  • Practice Setting: Telemedicine
  • Scope: Telemedicine
  • State Licensure: Massachusetts (Must have 3+ licenses minimum)
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
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Statistics on Nurse Practitioner Locums Jobs in California

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Nurse Practitioner locum tenens job in California. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in California so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California

How many locums Nurse Practitioner jobs are currently available in California?

As of Dec 04, 2025, AMN Healthcare currently has 11 exclusive travel Nurse Practitioner job opportunities waiting for you in California.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs in California?

The pay rates for the available locums Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice jobs in California range from $120k to $255k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Nurse Practitioner locums positions in California?

As of Dec 04, 2025, the average annual salary based on 231 locum tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs in California is $158k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in California for travel Nurse Practitioner positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs in California, CA was $158k per year. The highest-paying locums position in California in the past year reached $255k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these California Nurse Practitioner jobs?

Yes, as of Dec 04, 2025, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice jobs in California with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Dec 18, 2025 (11 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs in California?

Our locum tenens Nurse Practitioner opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (70 jobs), Urgent Care (54 jobs), Clinic (40 jobs), Federally Qualified Health Center (13 jobs), and Wellness Clinic (10 jobs).

What locums Nurse Practitioner jobs are available at Urgent Care facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 3 locums Nurse Practitioner jobs at Urgent Care facilities in California with pay ranging from $120k to $153k per year as of Dec 04, 2025.

Are there locums Nurse Practitioner jobs available at Federally Qualified Health Center facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 3 locums Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice jobs at Federally Qualified Health Center facilities in California with pay ranging from $141k to $153k per year as of Dec 04, 2025.

What jobs are there for locum tenens Nurse Practitioner professionals at Telemed facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice jobs at Telemed facilities in California as of Dec 04, 2025.

Places in or Nearby California Where Locums Nurse Practitioner Jobs Are Located

In California, facilities like Tehama County Health Services Agency, Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building and County Of Contra Costa all have departments that hire for locum tenens Nurse Practitioner jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Red Bluff (zip code 96080), Lancaster (zip code 93534) and .

Other nearby states to California that offer Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practices jobs are Oregon (468 miles, Zip Codes 97034, 97030, 97080), Washington (709.2 miles, Zip Codes 98604, 98112, 98199) and New Mexico (792.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 97034 (468 miles).

Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Locums Nurse Practitioner Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Nurse Practitioner professionals.

Mercy Medical Center Redding
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Physician Assistant, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician, Neonatology, Neonatology, Neurologic Hospital Medicine, Neurology Physician, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Surgical, Surgical, Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), and Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Address
2175 ROSALINE AVE CLAIRMONT HGTS
Redding, CA 96001
Nearby Neighborhoods
Shady Acres Trailer Park (96001), Reddingwood Mobile Home Park (96001), Riverside Mobile Park (96001), Marina Travel Park (96001), Country Club Mobile Estates (96002)
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka
Departments
Critical Care NP, Laborist, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Pain Anesthesiology, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Surgical, and Surgical Nurse Practitioner
Address
2700 DOLBEER STREET
Eureka, CA 95501
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center
Shifts
8 E
Departments
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Mammography, MRI Radiologic Technology, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Obstetrician Gynecologist, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Surgical, Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, and Women’s Health Physician Assistant
Address
9961 Sierra Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
Nearby Neighborhoods
Declez (92337), South Fontana (92337), Declezville (92337), Southridge Village (92337), Walnut Ridge (92336)
Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building
Departments
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Psychology Physician
Address
43112 15th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Departments
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology Physician, and Laborist
Address
333 MERCY AVE.
Merced, CA 95340
Amn Healthcare Inc
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
Departments
Glaucoma Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine Physician, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Otology & Neurotology, Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatric Physician, Radiology, and Urologic Oncology
Address
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pollock (95823), Fruitridge Manor (95824), Cordova (95822), Polk (95820), Ramona (95819)
Kaiser Permanente – Panorama City Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Address
13651 Willard St
Panorama City, CA 91402
Riverside Medical Center
Shifts
8 D
Departments
Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology Physician, Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner, Mammography, Outpatient Registered Nurse, and Psychology Physician
Address
10800 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Riverside, CA 92505
Nearby Neighborhoods
May (92505), Arlington (92503), Arlington Station (92503), La Sierra (92505), Arlanza (92503)
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Address
4650 W. SUNSET BLVD.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026), Silver Lake Heights (90039)
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