Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - General/Other in Illinois
LocumJobsOnline, Illinois, United States
About The Position
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Wound Care for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting 09/22/2025. This flexible, per-assessment based position involves providing home health care services, primarily focusing on wound care patients. The NP will work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a schedule determined weekly in agreement with the client. The role requires expertise in diabetic wound care, ulcers, venous and pressure sores, chronic wounds, and familiarity with L graphs. The NP will conduct mobile visits to patient homes, assisted living facilities, and other residential care settings, working independently with support from clinical and administrative teams.
Job Details:
Location: Illinois
Facility Type: Home Health
Start Date: 09/22/2025
LOA: 45 days
Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Schedule: Flexible, Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Perform wound care procedures, including debridement and application of advanced dressings
• Utilize negative pressure wound therapy, MIST therapy, and other evidence-based treatments
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound care management and prevention
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Maintain compliance with Medicare documentation and billing standards
• Participate in periodic training, audits, and quality assurance reviews
Additional Information:
• Illinois nursing license required
• Wound Care Certification preferred
• Experience in home health care settings essential
• Strong communication and time management skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using Intellicare EMR system
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal - to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.