Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

One of our Partners, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The provider will join a well-established outpatient team seeing patients of all ages in a high-volume urgent care setting.

This position features a rotating 36-hour workweek (three 12-hour shifts) , a consistent weekday schedule, no call , and a strong clinical support team. Based on verified 2025 market data for urgent-care APPs in the Southeast, this opportunity ranks in the top 15% nationally for compensation.

Providers can expect to earn approximately$50,000 over the assignment , depending on shift count and schedule.

Assignment Highlights

Coverage Dates : January 2 - March 31, 2026

Schedule : Three 12-hour shifts per week (rotating, 36 hours / week)

Shift Hours :

Monday-Friday : 7 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM

Saturday-Sunday : 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM

Setting : 100% outpatient urgent care

Average Volume : 35-40 patients per day

Procedures : Foreign body removal, suturing, incision & drainage, casting, and DME fitting

Team : Supportive staff with physician oversight

Orientation : 1 day prior to first shift (required)

No call or inpatient duties

HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission-certified agency

Prepaid travel and lodging

Malpractice coverage provided (A+ rated carrier)

Job Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses or injuries

Perform urgent care procedures (suturing, I&Ds, casting, splinting, DME fitting)

Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate

Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to maintain efficient patient flow

Document accurately and completely in the EMR system

Provide patient education and continuity of care coordination

Skills & Experience

Certification : Board-Certified NP (AANP / ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA)

Licensure : Active North Carolina license (or ability to obtain)

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA required)

Experience : 2+ years of urgent-care, family-practice, or emergency-medicine experience preferred

Soft Skills : Adaptable, collaborative, and efficient under high patient volumes