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Austin, Texas

Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Urgent Care

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callContract Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

This on-site, contract position offers an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced medical practice environment while enjoying flexibility and professional growth.

As a Locum NP/PA in our urgent care setting, you will play a critical role in diagnosing and treating patients with acute medical conditions, performing minor procedures, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will bring your clinical expertise to a supportive team that values compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive urgent care services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries

  • Perform common urgent care procedures such as wound care, suturing, splinting, and minor incision and drainage
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, X-rays, and EKGs
  • Prescribe medications and provide appropriate patient education and follow-up instructions
  • Collaborate with attending physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care
  • Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • Manage patient flow efficiently to minimize wait times and maintain high-quality care standards
  • Respond to medical emergencies and stabilize patients as needed until advanced care is available
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care, treatment plans, and medication management
  • Adhere to all clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements

Requirements

  • Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician's Assistant (PA) license in the state of Texas
  • National board certification as an NP or PA (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, or equivalent)
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, or related field from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or family practice
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Proficiency in performing minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members
  • Ability to work independently in an on-site setting and manage multiple patients efficiently
  • DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
  • Experience with EMR systems and digital health documentation platforms
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required in urgent care

Schedule: 7, 8, 12, or 15-hour weekday and weekend shifts

No call required

Will cover multiple facilities

Must be able to work with pediatric patients 3 months old and up

EMR: Practice Velocity

Must be board-certified

ACLS, BLS, and DEA required

Paid travel and expenses

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic test interpretationMedication prescriptionEMR documentationPatient flow managementEmergency stabilizationPediatric care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Urgent Care at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 815 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
10%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Urgent Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 815 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.