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Flexible advanced practice provider opportunities that fit your specialty and lifestyle
Are you an advanced practice provider seeking flexible locum nurse practitioner jobs? Frontera works with both nurse practitioners and physician assistants to deliver opportunities aligned with clinical scope, autonomy, and work-life balance.
Built with the advanced practice
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Assignments aligned with your specialty
You’re matched only with roles that fit your experience as an advanced practice provider, including nurse practitioner and physician assistant positions across outpatient clinics, hospitals, urgent care, and specialty settings.
One recruiter who understands your workflow
You work with one recruiter who understands advanced practice scopes, supervision models, and facility expectations, so communication stays clear and decisions stay informed.
Credentialing, onboarding, and compliance handled
From credentialing and licensing support to malpractice coverage and onboarding coordination, Frontera manages the administrative load so advanced practice providers can focus on patient care.
Flexible schedules and consistent support
Whether you’re seeking short-term locum nurse practitioner jobs or longer-term placements, we help you find schedules that align with your availability, income goals, and lifestyle.
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Tell us what you’re looking for
Share your specialty, preferred schedule, locations, and the type of environment you want to work in. You’ll be matched with a recruiter who learns your goals and supports you throughout the process.
You review and choose
the role you want
If we find an opportunity that matches your skills and interests, you will receive full details on the schedule, scope, compensation, environment, and requirements. We share roles that fit your goals with no pressure and no surprises.
We match you with the right opportunities
Your recruiter searches our vetted network of facilities to find roles that match your experience and preferences. Every opportunity is pre-screened for fit, expectations, and credentialing requirements before it reaches you.
Credentialing and onboarding
Once you select a role, we guide you through credentialing, licensing updates, and onboarding. We handle the admin and paperwork so you can focus on patient care.
How it works
Tell us what you’re looking for
Share your specialty, preferred schedule, locations, and the type of environment you want to work in. You’ll be matched with a recruiter who learns your goals and supports you throughout the process.
You review and choose
the role you want
the role you want
If we find an opportunity that matches your skills and interests, you will receive full details on the schedule, scope, compensation, environment, and requirements. We share roles that fit your goals with no pressure and no surprises.
We match you with the right opportunities
Your recruiter searches our vetted network of facilities to find roles that match your experience and preferences. Every opportunity is pre-screened for fit, expectations, and credentialing requirements before it reaches you.
Credentialing and onboarding
Once you select a role, we guide you through credentialing, licensing updates, and onboarding. We handle the admin and paperwork so you can focus on patient care.
Looking for your next clinical opportunity?
Whether you want flexible shifts, long-term stability, or a role that better fits your lifestyle, Frontera helps you find opportunities aligned with your goals, with clear communication and support at every step.
Honest recruiting.
No pressure to take roles you don’t want.
Support through every assignment.
5.0/5
March 7, 2024
"I worked for a competitor of Frontera for several years and found them largely indifferent to clinicians’ needs. Frontera is different. They listen, respond quickly, and work to find solutions that benefit everyone involved."
5.0/5
August 13, 2025
"The work environment is supportive, and I value the high level of autonomy I have in the clinic. Management is always available when needed yet trusts us to do our jobs without micromanaging."
5.0/5
August 11, 2025
“I've worked with Frontera for 9 years now. I travel a lot with this company, which I enjoy. The hours are flexible, and I have found management to be supportive, fair, and trustworthy. I know they are always in my corner."
5.0/5
March 7, 2025
"Frontera works well with medical providers and are consistent with communications and scheduling. I have worked for Frontera for several years now and I have had consistent dependable work with good benefits."
5.0/5
August 5, 2025
"I have worked with Frontera for the last three years. They have been very helpful in supporting me and advocating on my behalf…very accessible and a company I would recommend."
5.0/5
January 17, 2026
"I appreciated that my recruiter at Frontera recognized that I cared about the veterans that I worked with…he was a good liaison that supported me. An agency with recruiters that develops good relationships with their employees is essential. I feel like Frontera has solid ethics toward their contractors, and I would definitely work for them again."
FAQs about advanced practice provider roles and locum opportunities
Q1: What roles fall under the advanced practice provider category?
A1: Advanced practice providers include nurse practitioners and physician assistants working across primary care, specialty clinics, urgent care, hospital services, and outpatient settings. Demand varies by specialty and region, with many facilities relying on APPs to support patient access and continuity of care.
Q2: How do locum nurse practitioner jobs differ from permanent roles?
A2: Locum nurse practitioner jobs are typically short-term or temporary assignments designed to cover staffing gaps, seasonal demand, or facility expansion. These roles often offer schedule flexibility and faster placement timelines compared to permanent positions.
Q3: What should advanced practice providers evaluate before accepting a new assignment?
A3: Key factors include scope of practice, supervision requirements, patient volume, shift structure, and onboarding expectations. Advanced practice providers should also review licensing requirements and credentialing timelines, especially for short-term roles.
Q4: How long does credentialing usually take for advanced practice providers?
A4: Credentialing timelines vary by facility and state, ranging from several days to a few weeks. Providers pursuing locum nurse practitioner jobs may experience faster onboarding when documentation and licensing are already up to date.
Q5: How do state licensing rules affect advanced practice provider job options?
A5: Licensing requirements differ by state and can impact where advanced practice providers are eligible to work. Some states offer expedited pathways or compact participation, which can expand available opportunities, especially for locum assignments.
Q6: What trends are shaping demand for advanced practice providers today?
A6: Growing patient demand, provider shortages, expanded APP scopes, and telehealth adoption continue to increase reliance on advanced practice providers. Facilities are offering more flexible roles, including locum nurse practitioner jobs, to maintain access to care.
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