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Put CompHealth to work to find your next NP job.
From across the country to your own backyard, we’ll leverage our vast network of hundreds of jobs to find the one that’s right for you. Being in the industry for over 45 years has given us a chance to build relationships with countless facilities, and we’ll use those connections to give you an insider’s edge to get ahead of the competition.
5 ways we make finding a nurse practitioner job easier.
Finding an NP job can be daunting, and our job is to do as much of the legwork as we can. We offer services that you wouldn’t have access to if you go it alone.
Our expert teams can coach you on how to land a new job, including evaluating offers, improving your interviewing skills, and negotiating your NP contract.
We have long-standing relationships with healthcare facilities nationwide, giving us better insight into their hiring processes and how to help you stand out from the competition.
We can assist you with licensing, credentialing and privileging, and malpractice coverage as needed.
We can even help you connect with a realtor and local services in your new hometown to help with relocation.
Our provider resource specialist team is available to assist if you run into any issues once you've accepted a new position.
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What types of NP jobs does CompHealth offer?
We offer job opportunities for almost every nurse practitioner specialty — in virtually every setting and state across the country. Here’s just a few things we offer nurse practitioners:
Traditional, full-time staff positions
Temporary locum tenens and travel jobs, both part time and full time
Telemedicine and virtual care NP jobs
Medical mission opportunities
How do we match nurse practitioners with job opportunities?
From the moment you call, we’ll pair you with an experienced recruiter in your specialty who is a pro at navigating all aspects of finding you a new NP job.
We spend the time to get to know you and learn your preferences, what you’re looking for, and where you’d like to work. We get to know the big picture so we can find a job for you that fits both on and off the clock.
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Using CompHealth to find an NP job is always free to you.
So how do we get paid? Healthcare facilities compensate us for bringing top talent through their doors.
New or recent NP grads, we can give you an edge in your job search.
Just starting your career as a new nurse practitioner? Our expert recruiters can tap into our long-standing partnerships with healthcare systems nationwide to find opportunities that fit your training and preferences. But we don’t stop there. We have dedicated teams who will coach you throughout the entire job search, from comparing opportunities to contract negotiation. We’ll back you up every step of the way, even post-placement.
What NPs say about working with CompHealth to find a job.
My recruiter listened to me, but she wasn’t pushy. She gave me a lot of options, and she didn’t overwhelm me with calls. She took time to research different areas and how it personally would affect me — not just work-wise, but how I would be able to live in this new city.
10 reasons to use CompHealth to find a healthcare job:
It’s free. Providers aren’t charged any fees for the service.
It’s customized. Your recruiter will only send you jobs that will be a good fit for you.
We have relationships with hospitals and private practices across the country and often know about jobs before they’re advertised.
You’ll receive coaching to help you highlight your strengths during the interview process.
We can assist you with contract negotiation, including your pay, benefits, and incentives.
You have access to a team that will help you with licensing and credentialing processes after you are hired.
Our recruiters are specialists; they understand your specialty and its nuances.
We have national insights into facilities and market trends, and we share this knowledge with you.
Our recruiters are partners in your search. They save you time by only presenting the best options.
We’re an industry leader in healthcare staffing, and our only goal is finding the right job for you.
No matter your goals, CompHealth has the NP job for you.
We realize that not all nurse practitioners have the same vision for their career, so we’re committed to finding the opportunity that matches your preferences. Whether you’re looking for a permanent, employed position or temporary, locum tenens/travel NP jobs, we take the time to get to know your career goals and work hard behind the scenes to find opportunities that match them.
Permanent placements
Zero cost to you
Access to more jobs in more locations
Specialized recruiters who match your career preferences
Coaching on CV preparation and interviewing
Salary and contract negotiation assistance
Licensing assistance
Experienced support teams that offer support post-placement
Locum tenens/travel assignments
Zero cost to you
Specialized recruiters
Personalized assignment app and web portal
Complimentary housing and travel
Weekly direct deposit
Comprehensive malpractice coverage
Assistance with pay negotiation
Licensing, credentialing, and privileging assistance
W-2 employment status
Comprehensive benefits package
Temporary or locum tenens NP jobs.
We’ve been staffing NP locum tenens jobs longer than anyone in the industry, giving you an edge with access to our vast, nationwide network of facilities.
Hear what NPs say about working CompHealth locum tenens.
I have a wonderful recruiter who does a great job finding nice assignments for me and being there for me when I need something. All of the CompHealth support staff are a huge help with credentialing and travel/housing. That’s why I have been with CompHealth since 2017!
A lot of the institutions I’ve gone to work for, a lot of them, will pretty much only deal with CompHealth and maybe one other locum company. That’s good because it shows they have a lot of faith in the company.
My recruiter was an amazing support to me. She listened to me. It gave me that confidence in the company that sent me out, that I’m not alone.
Most agencies pay their locum providers as 1099 contractors — however, a few pay NPs as W-2 employees, such as CompHealth. I prefer being a W-2 employee because I can receive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and CEU reimbursement.
Telehealth jobs for NPs.
Would you prefer to stay closer to home (or even at home) for a locum tenens assignment? You can work telehealth locum tenens assignments in the comfort of your own home. Use it in conjunction with your full-time job to bolster your income, as an adjunct to your locum tenens/travel work, or even full time.
Curious about telehealth work? Hear how one NP made it work for her
Locum tenens frequently asked questions for NPs.
What is locum tenens, and how does it work for nurse practitioners?
Locum tenens means to “take the place of.” It’s a fancy Latin word that basically means temporary healthcare professional. As you can imagine, locum tenens providers play an essential role in healthcare, caring for patients in critical healthcare shortage areas. Locum NPs fill an important gap when healthcare facilities are short staffed or have providers on leave, and they also help alleviate staff burnout. There’s an even greater need for locum NPs in underserved areas like rural communities or urban healthcare shortages.
What’s the difference between being a travel NP and being a locum tenens NP?
There’s no difference between travel NPs and locum tenens NPs, but the term “travel NP” is more recognizable and widely used. Both terms refer to NPs who fill a gap where there’s a need.
What do locum tenens/travel NPs do?
Nurse practitioners who work locum tenens cover for other NPs who are on vacation or leave or for healthcare facilities that are short staffed. Rural facilities and chronically underserved communities also benefit from locum tenens support.
Many nurse practitioners like locums work so they don’t have to deal with office politics or administrative chores or have to sit through meetings, which frees up time to focus on patient care.
Why do NPs work locum tenens or travel jobs?
Nurse practitioners choose to work locum tenens for many reasons:
Boost income to pay down debt and bolster retirement
Enjoy a better work/life balance
Improve schedule flexibility
Explore other practices/healthcare facilities
Ease the transition into retirement
Have time to volunteer, join a medical mission, or take a sabbatical
NP Ebony Thyme discovered travel NP work right out of school, and she decided to work locum tenens rather than sign on for a traditional full-time job.
How do I get started working locum tenens?
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It starts with a phone call. Or with submitting your information on the form on this page. From there, we'll take the time to get to know you and what you're looking for in an assignment.
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Your recruiter will share locums assignments with you that match what you’re looking for. You'll have the ability to review and consider each one. You choose the one that's just right for you.
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Your recruiter will walk you through filling out our online application. They'll also assist you with gathering any required supporting documents.
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Our credentialing team will assist with compiling your credentials and privileges and obtaining a state license if necessary. Don't worry, we do this every day and will make it easier than you ever thought possible.
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We don't just stop at helping you get the job; we take it a step further by arranging all your transportation, rental cars, accommodations, and even provide recommendations for that city. All at no cost to you.
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For additional peace of mind, we cover your malpractice insurance while you're on assignment, at no cost to you.
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Now you're ready to start your locum tenens assignment. We'll be there from start to finish to help with any questions, concerns, or issues that may arise.
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You can work as many locum tenens jobs a year as you want. Locum tenens works with your schedule and according to your goals. And rest assured, you'll have the same level of support for every locums job you work.
Why work locum tenens?
Nurse practitioners are increasingly discovering the benefits of working as a locum tenens — or travel — NP, appreciating the newfound control over their career.
CompHealth is an expert in your specialty.
Our job is to support you through every step of the staffing process. Finding your ideal job takes a lot of legwork, paperwork, and time, and that’s where we come in. We have expert recruiters in almost every NP specialty, and you’ll have a dedicated point of contact throughout your locums assignment.
For our locum NPs, we assist in licensing and credentialing and arrange for and cover housing and transportation. Need help filling out your paperwork? Your recruiter can help. Questions during your assignment or housing issues? Our dedicated teams are always working behind the scenes to provide support while you do what you’re best at: caring for your patients.
Need more reasons to use CompHealth to find a nurse practitioner travel job?
While finding the right locum tenens assignment can feel overwhelming, we take as much off your plate as we can. Check out a few benefits of choosing us:
Our expert teams can coach you on how to land a new job, including evaluating offers, improving your interviewing skills, and negotiating your NP contract.
We have long-standing relationships with healthcare facilities nationwide, giving us better insight into their hiring processes and how to help you stand out from the competition.
We can assist you with licensing, credentialing and privileging, and malpractice coverage as needed.
We provide fully furnished housing for the duration of your assignment.
You’ll have a team that’s on call 24/7 to help with any issues you may run into while on assignment with us.
Specialties that urgently need locum tenens NPs.
Check out the job board for the top specialties in need of your skills:
CompHealth is Joint Commission-certified and a member of NALTO.
The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations, or NALTO, is the only professional association of temporary staffing firms. As such, NALTO has defined clear and effective behavioral guidelines for everyone involved in the industry, including physicians and clients.
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More answers to your nurse practitioner employment questions.
o How to choose locum tenens agencies to work with as an NP
o Locum tenens for nurse practitioners: A guide to getting started
o Locum tenens telehealth assignments: How they work for NPs
o CompHealth benefits for advanced practice locums and travel healthcare providers
Best of all, it’s free.
There’s no cost or commitment from you to benefit from our services — other than the time we spend upfront getting to know your unique situation, goals, and preferences. We’ll leverage our industry knowledge and extensive job network to help find a position that meets your goals.