Locum Primary Care Nurse Practitioner San Diego, CA

Locum Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in San Diego, CA pays $75 – $90 per hour. Apply now with Aya Locums.

• Position:
  Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty:
  Primary Care
• Start Date:
  
  02-09-26
• Length: 13 weeks

• Shift Coverage:
  Scheduled + On Call required
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Standard 5, 8‑Hour 08:00 – 17:00

• Facility Type:
  Acute Care Hospital

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions.
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly.

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions.
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult‑gerontology, pediatrics).

• Active and unencumbered APRN license in California.
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]).

• Most locum NP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty.

• Locum tenens NP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities.
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules.

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems.
• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
• Dedicated application and assignment support.
• In‑house credentialing and licensing teams.
• Travel and lodging coverage.
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
• Other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.

For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.