Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care
Downey, CA
Medlivo
5x8 hrs, Days
$100-115/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
Description
Urgent Care NP/PA Opportunity | Kaiser Permanente – Downey, CA
Join one of California's premier healthcare systems!
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-acuity Urgent Care coverage due to increased patient volume and staffing needs.
📍 Location: Downey, California
🏥 Facility: Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center
📅 Assignment: ASAP – 3 Months (extension possible)
💰 Compensation: $110/hr + OT after 40 hours/week
🕒 Schedule Options:
- 4x10s: Friday – Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- 3x12s: Saturday – Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Position Highlights:
- High-acuity Urgent Care environment
- No call responsibilities
- Collaborative team including Physicians, APPs, RNs, and MAs
- Utilize Kaiser HealthConnect (EPIC)
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and treat urgent care patients presenting with:
- Flu-like illness and general medical complaints
- Lacerations and wound care
- Incision & Drainage procedures
- Fractures and musculoskeletal injuries
- Toenail procedures
- Dizziness, chest pain, and cardiac-related complaints
- Order and interpret imaging and laboratory studies
- Triage and manage higher acuity patients who may require ED transfer
Requirements:
✔ Board Certified NP or PA
✔ Recent ER or High-Acuity Urgent Care experience REQUIRED
✔ Active California license required (no licensing candidates)
✔ Vaccination preferred with booster
Credentialing: Approximately 60-90 days
If you thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments and enjoy working within an integrated healthcare system, we'd love to speak with you!
Employer
TheraEX Staffing Services
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About Downey, CA
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- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
- Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
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- Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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