Nurse Practitioner; NP; Urgent Care

Fort Madison & Mount Pleasant, Iowa Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care Locum Tenens

2 Full-Time Openings | 4-Month Contract | Solo Provider | Urgent Care + Occupational Medicine

Rhino Medical is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners for two full-time Urgent Care locum tenens opportunities in Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant, Iowa
, beginning August 31, 2026
.

These are true hands‑on Urgent Care positions for experienced NPs comfortable working as the solo provider
, managing acute illness and injury, performing common procedures, interpreting diagnostics, and providing Occupational Medicine services.

• Fort Madison: Full-time dedicated coverage
• Fort Madison / Mount Pleasant: Full-time float coverage between both clinics

Initial commitment is 4 months with opportunity to extend
.

• Start:
  August 31, 2026
• 4-month locum tenens contract
• 2 full-time openings
• Approximately 34–40 hours/week
• Every other weekend
• Solo-provider practice
• Approximately 20–45 patients per shift
  , depending on volume
• Urgent Care + Occupational Medicine
• Onsite lab and X-ray capabilities
• eClinical
  
  Works EMR
• Approximately 2-week credentialing
• Extension potential
• Travel support when applicable

Clinic hours:

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Sunday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Every other weekend required

Provider schedules alternate at approximately 34 hours one week and 40 hours the next
.

Providers independently evaluate and treat a broad Urgent Care population, including:

• Acute illness and respiratory infections
• Minor injuries, sprains and strains
• Fracture evaluation
• Laceration repair and suturing
• Incision and drainage
• Wound care
• Splinting and casting
• Occupational injuries
• Physical examinations
• Point-of-care and laboratory testing
• X-ray and diagnostic interpretation
• Medication administration and injections
• IV fluids when indicated
• Stabilization and transfer of higher-acuity patients

EKG interpretation experience is preferred.

• Active, unrestricted Iowa Nurse Practitioner license
• Previous Urgent Care experience required
• Previous Occupational Medicine experience required
• ACLS and PALS
• DEA registration
• DOT certification or ability to obtain quickly
• Comfortable practicing as a solo provider
• Proficient with common Urgent Care procedures
• Comfortable managing approximately 20–45 patients per shift

This opportunity is not designed for new graduates
. Candidates should have the experience and clinical judgment necessary to independently manage patient flow, procedures, diagnostics, and appropriate escalation or transfer.

• True Urgent Care scope with procedures, diagnostics and Occupational Medicine
• Clinical autonomy as the solo provider with dedicated clinic support
• Consistent full-time hours without a traditional five-day office schedule
• Defined 4-month commitment with extension potential
• Two options: dedicated Fort Madison coverage or Fort Madison/Mount Pleasant float coverage
• Additional PRN opportunities may be available elsewhere in Iowa

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