Locum Tenens Urgent Care NP/PA

Job ID: RQ00002225
Bristol , CT
Nurse Practitioner/Family
Permanent/Full-Timeoutpatient

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Urgent Care (Flexible Shifts Available)

Bristol, CT | Schedule: Varied, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in Central Connecticut as a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This outpatient urgent care position offers the chance to work with a dedicated team in a supportive environment, providing essential care to both adult and pediatric patients. With a focus on accessible healthcare, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact within the community.

Position Overview

In this role, you'll conduct medical evaluations, perform physical exams, and develop treatment plans for a variety of acute conditions. You will treat patients with common illnesses and minor injuries, manage orthopedic complaints, and perform minor procedures. The practice is supported by an electronic medical record system and on-site diagnostic resources, with physician backup readily available.

Position Highlights

✓ Locum tenens urgent care role

✓ Flexible shift availability

✓ Physician backup available

✓ On-site laboratory and digital radiology

✓ Electronic medical records

✓ Serve both adult and pediatric populations

✓ Work within an experienced, collaborative team

✓ Multiple coverage dates available

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal applicant is an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong background in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care. You thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong clinical judgment, and are comfortable managing acute illnesses, minor injuries, and basic urgent care procedures. A commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care is essential.

    Next Steps

    Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process and discuss how you can become a vital part of our healthcare team.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    Median nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $140,000
    107 openings with a range
    Median midpoint in Connecticut
    $131,000
    13 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See nurse practitioner salary by state →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Locum Tenens Urgent Care NP/PA position in Bristol , Connecticut still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 13, 2026.
    What does this nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 107 current nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $140,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Connecticut?
    APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Connecticut's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Connecticut board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.