Locums Nurse Practitioner - Norfolk, VA

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Advance your Nurse Practitioner career with a locum tenens primary care opportunity in Norfolk, VA! Be the first NP hire for a high-priority healthcare program dedicated to improving access to primary care for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) across multiple clinic locations in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake. This role is ideal for entrepreneurial, growth-oriented Nurse Practitioners seeking to shape innovative healthcare delivery in Virginia.

• Position Type:
  Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner (contract, temp-to-perm potential)
• Location:
  
  Multiple clinic sites in Norfolk, Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Leigh, Midtowne, Kempsville, Southern Tide, and Little Creek, VA
• Duration: 16 weeks, with strong potential for extension or permanent placement
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8‑hour days (clinics open 6:30am–7:00pm; flexible scheduling)
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 40 hours/week; no nights, no weekends
• Healthcare Setting:
  On‑site, clinic‑based with some fieldwork and occasional remote charting

• Minimum 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine (5 years preferred)
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Virginia with autonomous practice authority
• Experience managing chronic comorbid conditions; nephrology or dialysis experience is a plus (including RN experience)
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with program development and healthcare innovation
• Proven ability to build strong patient relationships and deliver continuity of care
• Leadership potential and excitement for growth in healthcare jobs
• Not suitable for acute care, urgent care, surgical, ICU, or pediatrics backgrounds

• Provide direct primary care to ESKD patients at multiple clinic locations in the Norfolk, VA area
• Manage a panel of patients, delivering comprehensive chronic disease management and preventive care
• Collaborate with nephrologists, dialysis teams, and clinical support staff for holistic patient care
• Establish and nurture long‑term patient‑provider relationships as the primary Nurse Practitioner for scheduled visits
• Exercise autonomy in ordering and interpreting labs, managing medications, and coordinating care
• Contribute to the development and scaling of a new care delivery model, sharing feedback with healthcare leadership
• Adapt to evolving patient volumes and program needs, demonstrating flexibility and initiative

Norfolk is a vibrant coastal city offering beautiful waterfronts, rich history, and a thriving arts scene. Enjoy a welcoming community, easy access to beaches, and diverse dining and cultural experiences—all while advancing your Nurse Practitioner career in a region committed to healthcare innovation and primary care excellence.

Join our pioneering healthcare team in Norfolk, VA! Take the next step in your Nurse Practitioner career and make a difference in Virginia primary care jobs today.

GHR Healthcare’s Locum Tenens division leverages deep industry knowledge and a nationwide network to connect healthcare professionals with opportunities that elevate careers and broaden impact. We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties in locum tenens roles at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities nationwide. From the very first conversation, a dedicated career advisor will learn your goals and connect you with positions that align with your skills, schedule, and earning potential.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.