Family Practice Job Search Results
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OCCMED locum needed in Tampa FL
Region, ST: Tampa Metro Area, Florida Est Start Date: 7/15/2025 Est End Date: 9/15/2025 Job Description: NP or PA needed for Occupational Med in Riverview Florida, Tampa Metro • NP/PA for ... -
OCCMED MD/DO LOCUM needed in Thousand Oaks CA
Region, ST: Thousand Oaks Metro Area, California Est Start Date: 8/15/2024 Est End Date: 11/15/2024 Job Description: • Full-Time Occupational Med MD/DO • Will take GP FM/IM/Occ Med • OCC Med ... -
LOCUM: occmed doc needed in Thousand Oaks, CA
Region, ST: Thousand Oaks Metro Area, California Est Start Date: 8/15/2024 Est End Date: 11/15/2024 Job Description: • Full-Time Occupational Med MD/DO • Will take GP FM/IM/Occ Med • OCC Med ... -
NY OP PC seeking part time physician
Region, ST: Nassau-Suffolk Metro Area, New York Est Start Date: 8/11/2025 Est End Date: 11/11/2025 Job Description: Outpatient Primary Care Office Seeking a PT Physician • IM or FP • Adults ... -
Internal / Family Med LOCUM doc needed in New York!
Region, ST: Nassau-Suffolk Metro Area, New York Est Start Date: 8/11/2025 Est End Date: 11/11/2025 Job Description: Outpatient Primary Care Office Seeking a PT Physician • IM or FP • Adults ... -
APP needed! Locum position in Massachusetts CHC
Region, ST: Massachusetts All, Massachusetts Est Start Date: 8/4/2025 Est End Date: 11/4/2025 Job Description: APP needed at Community Health Center in Massachusetts • Nurse Practitioner or ... -
LOCUM APP needed in Massachusetts CHC
Region, ST: Massachusetts All, Massachusetts Est Start Date: 8/4/2025 Est End Date: 11/4/2025 Job Description: APP needed at Community Health Center in Massachusetts • Nurse Practitioner or ... -
Long Beach, CA- full time physician needed! LOCUM
Specialty: Family Medicine Degree: MD/DO Region, ST: Los Angeles Metro Area, California Est Start Date: 8/18/2025 Est End Date: 11/18/2025 Job Description: Seeking Full-Time Physician in Long ... -
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Primary care MD DO LOCUM needed for assignment in Long Beach, CA
Specialty: Family Medicine Degree: MD/DO Region, ST: Los Angeles Metro Area, California Est Start Date: 8/18/2025 Est End Date: 11/18/2025 Job Description: Seeking Full-Time Physician in Long ... -
Exciting Opportunity: High-Paying Primary Care NP Locums in Washington Await!
· Specialty: NP Family Medicine/Internal Medicine · Length of Contract: 6 months · Cases /Procedures: In office cyst or wart removals, nothing major. Some surgery capacity in ... -
Locums NP Family Medicine Needed in Seattle!
·Specialty: Family Practice - NP ·Length of Contract: 3+ months ·Cases /Procedures: Basic bread and butter procedures, injections, IUD placement, minor wound care ·Board Certification: ... -
Provider for locums needed!
My name isTony Alvizo and I specialize in locum staffing Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across a wide variety of specialties including primary care, hospitalist, emergency ... -
Locums provider needed in primary care, hospitalist, emergency medicine, and urgent care.
My name is Tony Alvizo and I specialize in locum staffing Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across a wide variety of specialties including primary care, hospitalist, emergency ... -
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Locum Needed | Community Health Center | Rural South Carolina
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in rural South Carolina is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for long-term locum coverage. The clinic is focused on serving ... -
Now Hiring Locum Providers – Primary Care, Hospitalist, EM & Urgent Care
Explore Locum Opportunities with a Trusted Partner My name is Tony Alvizo, and I specialize in locum tenens staffing for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across a variety of ... -
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician Needed | FQHC | 3–6 Month Assignment | ASAP Start
A Federally Qualified Health Center in Western Michigan is seeking a Primary Care Physician for a part-time or full-time locum assignment. This is an outpatient-only role with a manageable patient ... -
Outpatient Family Medicine Physician Needed | 36 Hours/Week | No Procedures | Massachusetts
A respected medical group in Massachusetts is seeking a Family Medicine physician for a 36-hour per week outpatient-only assignment. This is a great opportunity for a provider who enjoys steady ... -
Primary Care Physician Needed | FM/IM | Outpatient Clinic | 1-Year Contract | Connecticut
A well-established outpatient clinic in Connecticut is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for a full-time, year-long locum assignment. This is a consistent and well-supported ... -
Your Go-To Locum Resource for Physicians, NPs & PAs Nationwide
Hi, I’m Tony Alvizo, and I specialize in locum tenens staffing for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across a wide range of specialties—including primary care, hospitalist ... -
Dedicated Locums Support for Primary Care, Urgent Care & Pediatrics
Find Your Next Locums Opportunity with a Partner You Can Count On My name is Tony Alvizo, and I specialize in locum tenens staffing for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians in ... -
NP/PA Urgent Care Providers Needed in North Carolina – Ongoing Shifts
FastMed Urgent Care centers across North Carolina are seeking experienced NP/PA providers for 12-hour urgent care shifts (8A–8P). This is a high-volume, fast-paced outpatient environment serving ... -
Outpatient FM/IM Opportunity in North Hollywood, CA – Great Team & Steady Schedule
A well-established outpatient facility in the North Hollywood area is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) for ongoing locum coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for ... -
Urgent Care In California!
Specialty: Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Family Practitioner (must see all ages) Worksite: Concentra Certification needs (BLS, ACLS, & DEA required): DOT required Credentialing Time: 2 ... -
Nurse Practitioner Washington State!
Family Nurse Practitioner Needed in Chehalis, WA for Locums Coverage! Dates: ASAP Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:30AM - 6PM 20 Patients Per Day (all ages) Travel & Lodging: Covered Outpatient ... -
ER/UC IHS Any License!
Indian Health Hospital in New Mexico is looking for a Nurse practitioner/Physician Assistant working the Urgent Care/Fast Track. Shiprock is a census-designated place in San Juan County, New ... -
Locums In California
Occupational Medicine Clinic NP/PA Needed Small amount of Urgent Care ASAP Start Can credential in 1 week. Monday- Friday 8am-5pm DOT Preferred (Call if need help obtaining) Must be comfortable ... -
ED in Virginia
Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant Emergency Medicine Needed Job Details; Start Date September 1 and onward 6 months; 12 Shifts Per Month Board Certified/ Board Eligible required Annual ... -
Rhode Island Urgent Care
Rhode Island: East Providence, Cumberland, Smithfield, Warwick, & Barrington Urgent Care- will take NP or PA (could use 2 ongoing) Schedule: Can Start Next Week!! Credentialing Time: 48 ... -
Primary Care in Washington State
Locums Family Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner job opportunity in Seattle, Washington! This opportunity offers: Immediate start upon credentialing 3-month assignment with the possibility ... -
Urgent Care in New York!
Locums Family Nurse Practitioner job opportunity in Skaneateles, New York! This opportunity offers: ASAC ongoing 12 shifts per month 20-25 patients per day Active New York license Board ... -
Family Practice in Maine
Practice is open M-F, 7-5. Eight hours of patient-seeing time per day (e.g., 8-12, 1-5). Four patient-seeing days (32 hours), and eight hours of paid “administrative time.” Paid Travel and ... -
Family Nurse Practitioner Needed in Chehalis, WA for Locums Coverage!
Dates: ASAP start for 3 months, with possibility of extension Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:30AM - 6PM 20 Patients Per Day (all ages) Travel & Lodging: Covered Outpatient only Malpractice ... -
Family Nurse Practitioner Needed in Chehalis, WA for Locums Coverage!
Dates: ASAP start for 3 months, with possibility of extension Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:30AM - 6PM 20 Patients Per Day (all ages) Travel & Lodging: Covered Outpatient only Malpractice ... -
This facility in Oregon is looking for a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens support
This opportunity offers: Reason for coverage: Vacancy Coverage dates: Start ASAP for 6 months with option to extend (WILL CONSIDER PROVIDERS WITH ONLY WEEKEND AVAILABILITY) Shift schedule: ... -
Vetpro Nurse Practitioner needed in MN
This opportunity offers: Internal Medicine Schedule: M-F 8a-5p Patients per day: 7-10 EMR: Government CPRS Other pertinent info: seeing Veterans for outpatient needs Home to the ... -
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Needed for Urgent Care Locums Coverage in West Orange, New Jersey!
This opportunity offers: Multiple Days Available! PRN opportunities! Monday-Friday 12:00noon to 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm 3-4 patients per hour (all ages) Credentialing ... -
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Santa Clara CA
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) needed in California! This opportunity offers: Immediate start as soon as credentialed - ongoing 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily; no call All ages; 20 patients ... -
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant needed in Wisconsin
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant needed in Wisconsin Coverage Dates: October 15 Shift Schedule: 8AM-5PM Type of Patients/Cases: Outpatient/Primary Care for Employees and ... -
Nurse Practitioner Needed in Downey, California!
Coverage dates: September 2020 ongoing This will be a float position between Huntington Park, South LA, Downey, and Lynwood Must be able to float to different clinics, work different hours, and ... -
Locums Nurse Practitioner Job Opportunity in Groton, Connecticut
Immediate start for coverage with possible extension Temperature screening for employees and visitors Monday - Friday 8a-4p Groton is a city rich in history where families enjoy seaside recreation ... -
Occ Health San Fran NP/PA
This facility is seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this ... -
Urgent Care NP Washington State
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: Schedule: ... -
Family or Internal Medicine NP | Tucson, AZ
As soon as credentialed for 6 months M-F 8a-5p 18-20 PPD | 90% adults, 10% peds May see same day acute/walk ins if schedule can accommodate BC required AZ license required -
NP/PA Home Health MAINE!!! PT/FT
Performs an in-person no cost annual preventative health risk assessment for Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act members of specific health plans. These assessments will take place within the ... -
Obstetric and Gynecology (OBGYN) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Fontana CA
This facility is seeking Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and ... -
Nurse Practitioner Sacramento CA
Locums Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant job opportunity in Modesto and Sacramento, California! This opportunity offers: Immediate coverage need, ongoing until permanent fill Two coverage ... -
Work in CT
Ongoing Locums Opportunity for Nurse Practitioner ASAP Start (3 Weeks Credentialing) Monday – Friday (1hr. lunch, 8 hr. days only.) No call, all outpatient. Wellness screens, adult only, acute ... -
Occupational Health In Kentucky
Need: NP/PA Dates/Hours: October -December, M-W-F 7 am – 4 pm and T-TH 9 am – 6 pm Ongoing need until they find a perm Must have Active Kentucky License Must have Occ Health Experience Must ... -
Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner needed in St.George, UT
Need: Upon credentialing - 3 to 6 months Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:30 pm; No Weekends Cases: Occupational Medicine; 90% Adults, sometimes they get 16 yrs+, but very infrequent; Unique service ... -
Nurse Practitioner Needed In Seattle WA
This facility is looking for locum tenens support as they look to grow their current staff. This opportunity offers: Immediate start as soon as credentialed - Ongoing Schedule: 10 hour ... -
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Need: ASAP - for 13 weeks Vacaville/Vallejo/Fairfield Shift Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday; Flexibility with schedule to work Saturdays and have day off during week Call ... -
FNP/PA needs Northern California - will take new grads
Will pay travel Specialty: FNP or PA Dates: ASAP- for 3 months with option to extend Certification needed: DEA, BLS Credentialing Time: 1-2 weeks Schedule/call: Hours the clinics are open ... -
No Call - No Nights - No Weekends - No Administrative Burdens - No Paperwork issues
Great career opportunity for physicians that enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and procedures. The nation’s largest physician group delivering skin and chronic wound care services in post-acute facilities ... -
Michigan All, Michigan Family Medicine
• FP or IM Trained Physician – Will look at GPs • EMR is Avatar • OUTPATIENT Primary Care to Psychiatric Patients • Working with RN’s and LPN’s and Behavioral Health ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
West Palm Beach Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine
• Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive rates • Must be comfortable seeing 18-20 ppd • EMR: ... -
Providence Metro Area, Rhode Island : Family Nurse Practitioner; Physician Assistant Opportunity
• Manage chronic illnesses in a complex elderly population with multimorbid conditions focused on wellness, avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and ER visits, providing patient education about ... -
West Virginia All, West Virginia Family Medicine Need
Urgent Care in Princeton, WV Seeking 3 FT EM, IM or FP Physicians - Shift hours 8a – 8p - All walk-in visits, roughly 45 patients per 12-hour shift - Treating patients of ... -
Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona Family Medicine Need
• Nurse Practitioner needed in Glendale, Arizona • Full-Time / M-F • 7A/7P • 25-30 Patients Per Day • Urgent Care / Outpatient Setting -
Virginia All, Virginia Family Medicine Need
• Available immediately • 12 Hour shifts • 30-35 patients per day • Must See all ages • Providers need to be BE and BC • PRN available -
Detroit Metro Area, Michigan Family Medicine Need
• 4days of coverage due to vacation • FP or IM • BC/BE • 8-5p on Thursday and 8-3p on Friday • AllScripts EMR, but someone will dictate for them as they see patients • 5 patients per hour, quite ... -
Tyler Metro Area, Texas Family Medicine
• Must be comfortable working solo. nocturnist only position • Shifts- 7p-7a, works and there is always a Physician on call • Average 4-7 Admits per night • Census for Nursing call 30-35 • Admit ... -
Georgia All, Georgia Family Medicine Need
• FP/IM Physician needed in Atlanta, GA, ASAP. • 3 Days a week - Ongoing until they find perm • Weekdays only, 8am - 5pm • 18-25 PPD • Will accept BE or BC • Must be paneled with ... -
Texas All, Texas Family Medicine Need
family medicine physicians needed on the southern coast of Texas! • May Start • Corpus Christi, TX • Monday through Friday • 8 hours per day • EMR is eCW • 3 months, ongoing assignment • 12-14 ... -
Washington All, Washington Family Medicine Need
• Will take two, full time, FP's for a year long assignment • Can license candidates, credentialing will be 60-90 if a WA license is needed for the candidate • If provider already has license, ... -
Fort Lauderdale Metro Area, Florida Family Medicine Need
Needs an FP/IM immediately in Broward County! • Bread and Butter Primary Care and Urgent Care • Monday through Friday 9a-6p • All Ages • Will accept Board Certified FP • All inclusive ... -
Family Medicine; Internal Medicine San Antonio Metro Area, Texas
• Will be filling in for NP that is leaving this week • Open to IM, NP or PA • Need this Wednesday (29th) and this Friday (31st) • Will be needing 2 days per week, ongoing • EMR is ... -
Austin, Texas FP/IM/GP Physician
- 6-month initial contract o Credentialing timeframe: 6-8 weeks - Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts - Working alongside full medical staff of physicians and midlevel providers - Treating ages ... -
El Reno, OK
- Outpatient Primary Care clinic o ASAP – 6-month contract with the ability to extend coverage o Credentialing timeframe: Roughly 6-8 weeks - Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts, 40 hours weekly ... -
Clinton, OK Family Medicine Need
- Outpatient Primary Care clinic o ASAP – 6-month contract with the ability to extend coverage o Credentialing timeframe: Roughly 6-8 weeks - Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts, 40 hours weekly ... -
New Mexico Needs Full Time Physician
Physician needed 3 days a week M-W in April. Will work at 3 different facilities ASAP Start Date 16 - 18 Patients Per Day Acute Experience Is a plus Overseen by Regional Medical Director Monday ... -
Austin - FP/IM - FT/PT
Primary care physician needed in Austin! Can start in 3 weeks Will take FP or IM. Mostly adult patients Will average around 24 patients per day (3 per hour or so) EMR is Epic. Previous ... -
Montana FP/IM/GP Opportunity
Dates of coverage: ASAP start (roughly 5-6 weeks to credential) 3-month initial commitment with the ability to extend coverage Credentialing timeframe: 3 weeks with clean background, 5-6 weeks if ... -
Montana FP/IM/GP Opportunity
Dates of coverage: ASAP start (roughly 5-6 weeks to credential) 3-month initial commitment with the ability to extend coverage Credentialing timeframe: 3 weeks with clean background, 5-6 weeks if ... -
FP/IM need in Northwest Michigan
Setting: Typical Outpatient Primary Care setting: physicals, annual follow-ups, med reconciliation, etc. Volume: 10-15patients/day; some chonic care cases Ages: 12 years up. Mostly ... -
Virginia All, Virginia Family Medicine Need
• Level 3 Prison • Will consider BE within 5 years of residency • Will not consider NP/PA • ASAP - Ongoing • Full Time: Monday - Friday • Will consider a candidate that can do 3 days a ... -
Georgia All, Georgia Family Medicine Need
• Start date May 15th - Ongoing (everyday needed for coverage) • They will float between the two locations • 2 Providers needed for this • Provider generally works 6-8-10 12 hour shifts per ... -
Ohio All, Ohio Family Medicine Need
JOB REQUIREMENTS • PEDS AND ADULTS AGES 2 AND UP • Completed Master’s Degree Level Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program ... -
Cedar Rapids Metro Area, Iowa Family Medicine Need
Days: July 10-14 Hours: M: 8-4, T: 9-5, W: 6-2, TH: 8-4, F: 6-2 Provider Level: PA/NP Scope: Injury care, testing, documentation -
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metro Area, Texas Family Medicine; Internal Medicine
• Walk-In Services for CommUnityCare Patients • Can start in 3 weeks (May 15th) • Will take FP. All ages seen • Will average around 24 patients per day (3 per hour or so) • Spanish speak provider ... -
Pediatrics Near Houston TX
-Pediatrician needed as their only internal doc just left, so vacancy opened up -BC: Pediatrics is preferred, but is open to a Family Medicine Physician who has worked with ... -
New York City Metro Area, New York Family Medicine
• Physician (IM or FP) or Nurse Practitioner • 4-5 days a week (MUST have July 14th & 15th covered) • Provider must see patients on their own • Flexible on days & hours • 8a-5p or 9a-6p • 25-35 ... -
New Outpatient FM California
• Initial 3-month commitment with option to extend • General outpatient/ walk-in coverage • All ages • 15-20 patients per day • Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts • DEA, BLS required • Could see ... -
Indiana All, Indiana Family Medicine Need
-No lodging – only mileage reimbursement correct? Correct, no lodging only mileage Average patients/day? 3-4 patients an hour at most What EMR using? Paper charting Any procedures required? Family ... -
Maryland All, Maryland Family Medicine
Primary Care Seeking_FNP/FM/IM_PT • PT Mon-Fri • Occasional Saturday shifts • 8am-5pm • No call schedule • EMR: Athena • 25 - 30 patients per day • Pediatrician & FMP & support staff • All ... -
California Family Medicine Need
• Facility located in CA • Initial 3-month commitment with option to extend • General outpatient/ walk-in coverage • All ages • 15-20 patients per day • Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts • DEA, BLS ... -
Family Medicine Iowa All, Iowa Need
• Specialty: Family Practice • Patient Population: All Ages • Clinic Hours: 8-5pm • Start Date: Flexible- Dec. 4th • End Date: Flexible 3-6-9-12 months stints open to • Work Schedule: FT/PT M-F? ... -
Washington All, Washington NP Need
• Primary Care • 18 patients per day • Basic Generic Primary Care • Can cover T&L • Provider needs to be able to take $80 or below • 3 month contract with 30 day credentialing • Do not have the ... -
Washington All, Washington Family Medicine Need
• FP for 3 month assignment with potential to extend • Can credential in 2 weeks-July start • T&L provided • need to be able to suture/cast/splint • BC only • BLS or ACLS required • 17-18 ... -
Washington All, Washington Family Medicine NP; PA
Tacoma NP/PA DOT preferred not required 9-5p -
Family Medicine; Internal Medicine Oregon All, Oregon MD/DO
• Can cover T&L • 5 years of experience preferred, 3 years min. • 4 -10 hour or 5 - 8 hour shifts • No call Coverage • CPR , BLS, & DEA • Can do ASAP credentialing (est. 30 days) • Some suture ... -
Family Medicine; Internal Medicine Oregon All, Oregon MD/DO
• Can cover T&L • 5 years of experience preferred, 3 years min. • 4 -10 hour or 5 - 8 hour shifts • No call Coverage • CPR , BLS, & DEA • Can do ASAP credentialing (est. 30 days) • Some suture ...