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Cheyenne, Wyoming

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Cheyenne, WY

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$60-$80/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Minimum of four shifts per month, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts as coverage is needed Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week Compensation: $60–$80 per hour, based on experience, plus bonus opportunities

Position Summary

NextCare is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

This role is ideal for a clinician who values variety, autonomy, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.

Part-time clinicians are expected to work a minimum of four shifts per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when coverage is needed.

Monthly schedules are released in advance, and there are no after-hours charting or follow-up responsibilities.

You will be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and mentorship. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low-acuity presentations that keep your skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
  • Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
  • Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
  • Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
  • Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
  • Code and bill services appropriately
  • Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
  • Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Wyoming license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Practitioners must hold ANCC or AANP certification as an FNP
  • Physician Assistants must hold active NCCPA certification
  • Active DEA license or ability to obtain
  • Ability to treat patients of all ages
  • Active BLS certification
  • EHR proficiency
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
  • DOT certification or willingness to obtain; fees are covered

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
  • Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care
  • Experience with initial X-ray interpretation before radiology over-read

About Nextcare

NextCare is one of the nation’s largest urgent care providers, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality care across more than 160 locations in 11 states.

Our culture is guided by our core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork. These values shape how we care for patients and how we support our clinicians.

Clinicians choose NextCare for flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, strong support, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in their community.

Ready to Join Nextcare?

If you are looking for a flexible part-time urgent care opportunity that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, and the ability to pick up additional shifts, we would love to connect.

Apply Today or Send Your Resume Directly To

Maddie Karnes

Vice President of Provider Recruitment maddiekarnes@nextcare.com [maddiekarnes@nextcare.com]

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Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Wyoming license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with relevant certifications (ANCC/AANP or NCCPA). A DEA license, BLS certification, and the ability to perform urgent care procedures are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningDiagnostic interpretationClinical documentationMedical codingBilling

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 46 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 52% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wyoming is 92.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.2% of Wyoming clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Wyoming 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 & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
55%
401k / retirement match
55%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Urgent Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 838 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Cheyenne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cheyenne, WY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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