Locum Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist)
Monroe, NC
NP
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Pediatric
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Travel
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- NP
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in North Carolina is $36/hr, across 460 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
- *PNP-AC / CPNP-AC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist / Nocturnist) - Locum Tenens*
- *Location:* Monroe, NC
- *Start Date:* ASAP (ongoing assignment)
*Job
Summary
* We are seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC/CPNP-AC) for a locum tenens hospitalist position in Monroe, NC. This is an inpatient nocturnist role with 14-hour night shifts. The provider will manage an average of 6.5 patients per shift in a non-ICU, no-procedures setting using the EPIC EMR system. Ideal for experienced PNP hospitalists looking for flexible ongoing work. *North Carolina license required. *
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*Position Details:*
- *Role:* Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist (Nocturnist)
- *Setting:* Inpatient pediatric hospitalist (no ICU, no procedures, no clinic)
- *Shift Structure:* 14-hour night shifts (5p-7a)
- *Patient Load:* Average 6.5 patients per shift
- *EMR:* EPIC
- *Start:* ASAP – ongoing locum tenens contract
- *Licensing:* Must hold an active NC license (only NC-licensed applicants considered)
- *Providers:* One provider requested, but site will consider all availability and accept multiple providers
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Requirements
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- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification and experience
- Active North Carolina license required
- Hospitalist or inpatient pediatric experience preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a nocturnist role
- BLS/ACLS
This is a great opportunity for locum tenens providers who enjoy night shifts and want a steady, ongoing assignment in a manageable inpatient pediatric environment.
*About Monroe, NC:* Monroe is a growing city in Union County with a population of approximately 36,000–40,000. Located about 30 miles southeast of Charlotte, it offers a blend of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities. The area features a historic downtown district, local parks, vineyards (like Treehouse Vineyards), family-friendly attractions, and a strong sense of community. It's a convenient and affordable base for assignments near the Charlotte metro area while enjoying a more relaxed suburban setting.
*Why Choose RSA Locums?*
- *Specialized Expertise:* Deep focus on cardiac surgery and surgical staffing—our team has lived it and understands your world.
- *Provider-First Approach:* Built by providers for providers, with personalized guidance from credentialing and licensing through your first day.
- *Competitive
Pay & Benefits
- High hourly rates, travel and lodging coverage and malpractice all covered!
- *Nationwide Opportunities:* Access to premier facilities and unique, high-volume cardiac surgery roles.
- *Trusted & Efficient:* Fast placements grounded in integrity, quality matches, and long-term relationships.
*Let's connect today! Send your questions to jobs@rsalocums.com.*
Pay: $80.00 - $110.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s)
- How many shifts are you able to work a month (i.e. FT, PT, PRN)
- When are you available to start?
- Do you have an active North Carolina state license?
Experience
- Pediatrics: 3 years (Required)
License/
Certification
- PA or Acute Care NP certification? (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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Requirements
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- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification and experience
- Active North Carolina license required
- Hospitalist or inpatient pediatric experience preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a nocturnist role
- BLS/ACLS
Place
- City
- Monroe, NC
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Local household income
- $72,540/yr
- State price level
- 6% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
North Carolina index 94.3, where 100 is the national average.
Monroe, the seat of Union County, sits roughly 25 miles southeast of Charlotte, offering nurses a quieter home base within commutable distance of the metro's major hospital networks. A historic downtown square and steady suburban growth shape the local feel, balancing small-town pace with convenient access to Charlotte's amenities and career opportunities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Royal Surgical Associates LLC is a specialized locum tenens staffing firm established in 2022, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, with 11-50 employees. The firm places clinical providers nationwide with an intentional focus on cardiac surgery and CRNAs, though its specialty…
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