By AANP's state classification, 167 of the 501 listings with a state are in full practice states, 134 in reduced practice states and 200 in restricted practice states.

ClassificationAANP State Practice Environment
Full practice authority guide

Why Choose Locum Tenens

Built for Travel and Flexibility

Travel Assignments

Take an assignment where the work is, then choose the next one. Many agencies arrange housing, travel and per diem, and the listing or the recruiter states what a specific assignment includes.

Rate in the Listing

Each assignment names its own rate. Weigh it together with the stipend, the travel it covers and any completion bonus it offers.

Travel Support

Housing, flights and per diem are commonly arranged by the agency.

Stated Rates

Compare the posted rate against what each assignment covers for you.

Stated Terms

Every assignment names the length it is hiring for, so you can plan around it.

Explore Locations

Work across more than one state and experience different clinical settings.

Compensation

What Locum Tenens NP listings post

Pay

Posted pay

Across 492 listings from 44 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $129K. The middle half of those listings fall between $98K and $175K.

25th percentile$98K
Median$129K
75th percentile$175K

Using This Page

How to use this page

Listings here are grouped by employment arrangement, classified from each listing's own wording. Pay can be stated per year, per hour or per shift, so compare offers on the same basis, and check each listing for benefits, malpractice coverage and guaranteed hours. Confirm the arrangement with the employer before you accept.

Before You Apply

What You Need to Know

State Licensure

Hold an active APRN license in the state where the assignment sits. Agencies often help with the application and the credentialing that follows.

Credentialing Docs

Keep your CV, references, certifications, and malpractice history ready so credentialing does not hold up a start date.

Tax Planning

Set up a tax home and track travel expenses, and confirm the treatment of any stipend with a tax professional.

Housing Stipend

Decide between a housing stipend and agency-provided housing based on the assignment location.

Keep Exploring

More Ways to Find Your Next Role

TravelAssignment work8 open roles

ContractFixed-term roles752 open roles

Per DiemShift by shift166 open roles

RemoteWork from home419 open roles

Salary GuidePosted pay by state

By LocationStates and cities

By Location

Locum Tenens NP Jobs by Location

Top States

Indiana51 California30 Georgia28 Michigan27 New York27 Texas26 Pennsylvania25 Minnesota24 North Carolina20 Virginia20 Iowa17 Florida16

Top Cities

Richmond, VA5 Charlotte, NC4 Syracuse, NY4 Meridian, MS4 Southaven, MS4 Grand Rapids, MN3 Annapolis, MD3 Reading, PA3 Chicago, IL3 Sioux City, IA3 Denver, CO3 Dover, DE3

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FAQ

Locum Tenens NP Questions

What is a locum tenens NP?

A locum tenens NP is a nurse practitioner who fills a temporary staffing need at a healthcare facility, usually through an agency. Each assignment states its own length, setting and rate, and many add housing, travel reimbursement and malpractice coverage on top of the hourly rate.

What do locum tenens NP assignments pay?

Across 492 listings from 44 employers that state an annual salary, the median posted pay is $129K. The middle half of those listings fall between $98K and $175K. Locum work is usually quoted per hour, and a stipend or covered travel changes what an assignment is worth, so compare offers on the same basis.

Do locum tenens NPs get benefits?

Agencies differ. Some offer health insurance, a retirement plan, malpractice coverage, continuing education reimbursement, housing stipends and travel allowances. Others cover far less. What is included also depends on the assignment length, so ask the agency to set it out in writing.

What are the licensing requirements for locum tenens NP work?

A locum tenens NP needs an active APRN license in the state where each assignment is located. Many agencies help with state licensure and credentialing for a new assignment, and some reimburse the application fees.

Is locum tenens work good for new graduate NPs?

It can work for a new graduate who is confident clinically, but onboarding on an assignment is short and agencies often ask for prior practice experience. A first role that names mentorship and supervision is usually the safer start.

Locum TenensNP jobs with travel and flexibility.

Locum Tenens Positions (528)

NP / Emergency Medicine / North Carolina / Locum tenens / Nurse Practitioner · Emergency Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / California / Locum tenens / Locum CRNA Job in Kentucky Job

NP / Family Practice / Texas / Locum tenens / Locums NP/FNP Job in Texas Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / Montana / Locum tenens / Locum Tenens CRNA Opportunity in MO Job

NP / Family Practice / Virginia / Locum tenens / Nurse Practitioner · Family Practice (FNP) Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / Iowa / Locum tenens / Locum CRNA Job in Philadelphia, PA Job

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in San Antonio, Texas

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Dallas, Texas

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lubbock, Texas

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fort Worth, Texas

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Corpus Christi, Texas

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Killeen, Texas

CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Sacramento, California

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Anesthesiology · General/Other in Kentucky

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Anesthesiology · General/Other in Kentucky

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Anesthesiology · General/Other in Texas

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Anesthesiology · General/Other in Texas

Locum Tenens CRNA · Anesthesia · $240-255 per hour

Locum Tenens CRNA · Anesthesia · $250-265 per hour

Locum Tenens CRNA · Anesthesia · $235-250 per hour

Locum Tenens CRNA · Anesthesia · $239-254 per hour

CRNA / Anesthesiology / Indiana / Locum tenens / CRNA Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / Idaho / Locum tenens / Lucrative Anesthesiology Locums in Boise, ID Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / New Hampshire / Locum tenens / CRNA needed in New Hampshire Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / Illinois / Locum tenens / Lucrative Anesthesiology Locums in Galesburg, IL Job

CRNA / Anesthesiology / Nebraska / Locum tenens / Lucrative Anesthesiology Locums in Grand Island, NE Job

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Anesthesiology · General/Other in Minnesota