Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care in Erie, PA

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Urgent Care NP in Erie, Pennsylvania, 16509!

About The Position

We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Jan 1, 2026, and offers day shifts, Monday through Sunday, from 8am to 8pm. The assignment requires experience in urgent care or emergency medicine, and providers must be comfortable caring for patients of all ages and working independently.

Job Details

Location: Pennsylvania

Start Date: Jan 1, 2026

LOA: 36 days

Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 8am-8pm; minimum 3 shifts per month required; full-time 12+ shifts/month or part-time 10+ shifts/month

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide comprehensive urgent care services to patients of all ages

Independently manage urgent care cases, including orthopedic procedures (splinting) and wound care

Perform suturing, incision and drainage, X-rays, EKGs, drawing blood, IV placement, and injections

Deliver pediatric and adult care as needed

Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR

Travel between assigned sites within a 30-mile radius as required

Additional Information

Active Pennsylvania state license required

Minimum 2 years of urgent care experience or 1 year of emergency medicine experience

Board certification required

ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required

DEA and CSR licenses required

Must be comfortable working independently without supervision

NPDB self-query (no more than 30 days old) must be submitted with application

Background check and drug screen completed within the last 12 months required upon offer

Benefits

Strong compensation

Travel-related expenses covered

A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

Travel the United States and see new places.

Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

Set your own schedule.

Earn more money than permanent providers.

Experience new practice settings.

Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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