Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Torrington, CT (with flexibility across New Haven, Middlesex, New London, Windham, Tolland, Hartford, and Litchfield counties) • Service Setting: Urgent Care • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 11/01 31/2026 • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible; emphasis on weekends, Monday and Friday shifts preferred; may split day between two sites • On-Call Shift Schedule: None COVERAGE DATES • 11/01 31/2026 PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All ages including pediatrics • Patient Volume/Census: Varies by site; providers expected to have experience managing full 12-hour shifts • Admissions: No • Rounding: Not Included • Phone Consults: No • Case Mix: General Urgent Care FACILITY INFORMATION • Office Equipment Available: Standard urgent care clinical equipment • Reason for Coverage: Ongoing coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: No REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Suturing / Wound Care / Incision & Drainage • Splinting • Reading X-rays / EKGs • Drawing blood • Pediatric care • Working independently in urgent care setting JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Connecticut license required • Board: Board certification required • DEA: Active DEA, assigned to a state • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS preferred • Experience: Experience in urgent care and/or emergency medicine required; must be able to travel 45 minutes and adjust to schedule/site changes DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide independent urgent care across various Connecticut counties • Flex between multiple clinic sites within a single shift as needed • Deliver timely and high-quality care to a range of patients, including pediatric through geriatric • Perform minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, and reading imaging studies • Collaborate with GoHealth scheduling team to meet dynamic staffing needs

Location: Torrington, Connecticut, US

Posted Date: 11/7/2025