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Carbon Health
Oceanside, California

Urgent Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Join Our National Network as a Per Diem Urgent Care Clinician (PA/NP)

Are you ready to advance your career in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative healthcare environment? Start as a per diem clinician and discover endless opportunities to grow with us. Whether you’re seeking flexibility now or envisioning a pathway to a rewarding part-time or full-time role, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

About Us

At Carbon Health, we are transforming healthcare by combining exceptional care, advanced technology, and a supportive culture to create the best experience for both patients and clinicians.

Our mission is to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. To achieve this, we’ve built a thriving national network of urgent care clinics and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation, compassion, and excellence. At Carbon Health, clinicians work together to redefine healthcare standards, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible.

A key element of our innovation is CarbyOS, our proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, built from the ground up with providers in mind. Designed to reduce administrative burden, CarbyOS empowers providers to focus on patient care while saving hours of work on documentation. AI tools like our hands-free note-writer are embedded throughout CarbyOS, making it one of the most advanced and user-friendly systems in healthcare.

At Carbon Health, we’re committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Your Role

As an essential member of our clinical team, you’ll provide exceptional, patient-centered care while being part of a high-performing team committed to excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for a variety of urgent care conditions.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays, labs, and EKGs.
  • Perform typical urgent care procedures, such as wound closures, I&Ds, and splint applications.

Collaborate with a network of peers and specialists to enhance patient outcomes. At Carbon Health, you’ll never truly work solo—you’ll always have immediate access to a supervisor or experienced colleague if you ever need support.

Triage and manage patients efficiently to maintain a smooth clinic flow.

  • Why Start as a Per Diem Clinician?
  • We know flexibility is key, and starting as a per diem clinician lets you explore our organization while enjoying these benefits:
  • 401(k) Match: Eligible for a 2% employer match to support your financial goals.
  • Weekend & Holiday Differential: Earn a 6.1% bonus on top of your base hourly rate for working weekends and company designated holidays.
  • Vibrant Culture: Engage with a collaborative, nationwide network of professionals.

Path to Growth: Opportunities to transition to part-time or full-time employment when available, unlocking more benefits and earning potential.

  • Opportunities for Growth
  • When you’re ready to grow with us, part-time and full-time clinicians gain access to:
  • Productivity Bonuses: Earn up to 28% of your base salary in additional incentives.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes Health Insurance, PTO, Sabbatical, Disability, and Parental Leave.
  • Educational Advancement: Participate in weekly didactics, topical grand rounds, and hands-on procedure labs.
  • Career Development: Explore leadership pathways and training opportunities within our expanding network.

What We Offer

At Carbon Health, we’re committed to creating a workplace designed with clinicians in mind:

National Leader in Urgent Care Medicine: With clinics across the Southern California area, you’ll have access to credentialing in multiple markets, offering opportunities to pick up shifts across various locations.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with CarbyOS, our proprietary AI-powered EHR, designed to save time and enhance accuracy.

Supportive Environment: Join a high functioning, team-oriented workplace where your success and well-being are prioritized.

Dynamic Community: Be part of a network of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

About You

We’re looking for motivated clinicians eager to grow with us, contribute to a culture of excellence, and embrace opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant: Medical/Master’s degree with a valid state license and national certification.
  • Nurse Practitioner: RN license, NP certification, and a valid state license.

Requirements

  • Valid and unrestricted medical license.
  • Ability to treat patients of all ages.

DOT Certification: Must be obtained prior to your start date. Carbon will cover the course and exam fees and provide a roadmap and resources to help you succeed.

  • BLS certification is required and must be obtained before your first day with Carbon Health
  • Urgent Care or Emergency Room experience

Start Your Path with Carbon Health Today!

Begin your journey as a per diem clinician and experience the freedom to explore while gaining access to a career full of opportunities. Join a team committed to innovation, growth, and making a difference—one patient at a time.

Apply today and see how far your career can go with Carbon Health.

Per Diem Base Rate

Compensation offers include an hourly rate and a balance of factors such as level of education, experience, work history, and geographic location. The Company complies with all state and local wage and hour laws. Carbon Health will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by law.

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us.

The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool.

That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

Key Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered urgent care by conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, and performing necessary medical procedures. Collaborate with a clinical team to ensure efficient clinic flow and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisWound ClosureI&DSplint ApplicationDiagnostic InterpretationClinical Documentation

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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

Urgent Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in urgent care (np)ranked against 795 Urgent Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrgent Care median $239k (middle half $192k–$293k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in California63 active804 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 58% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Urgent Care pay trend+7.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (795 Urgent Care (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 795 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Carbon Health

Hospitals and Health Care
CA, CO, KS, MA, MO, NJ, TX, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Match: 2% employer match
Weekend & Holiday Differential: 6.1% bonus on base hourly rate
Vibrant Culture
Path to Growth: Opportunities to transition to part-time or full-time

Living in Oceanside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$845k
Typical market rent
$2,910/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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