Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - Float
Company : Legacy Health
Location : Gresham, OR, 97030-8553
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Overview
Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in our healthcare community.
Responsibilities
Works in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and episodic disorders. Assigned principal responsibility for Urgent Health Care of patients under professional medical direction from physicians. Seeks the expert opinion or advice of a physician whenever the incumbent decides a case falls outside the scope authorized by policies and protocol. The Nurse Practitioner plans and implements and a physician reviews and confirms health care goals for patients.
The Nurse Practitioner typically remains responsible for the patient throughout the course of the treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The Nurse Practitioner may refer the patient to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment but retains responsibility for clinical management as well as any subsequent modification.
*Regular Full-time Float Providers:
- Act as a fill-in for any gaps in the schedule, call outs, and/ or other coverage needs.
- Are “un-anchored” to a specific site or clinic (floating to any site within the regional market for Legacy/ GoHealth), but with a set template (working same days each week).
- Shall expect last minute changes to site location(s)/ assignments, since these are subject to daily fluctuations in patient volumes and/or absences of other staff that cannot be predicted and/or easily anticipated.
- Shall also reasonably expect more than one Legacy/ GoHealth clinic to require assistance throughout any single workday; therefore, travel between locations is also anticipated.
Qualifications
Education:
- As required by licensure.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in related field, strongly preferred.
Licensure
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) required.
- Applicable state license as a Nurse Practitioner w/Prescriptive Privileges (NP-PP) required.
- Current certification dependent upon the specific position to include Basic Life Support (BLS).
Pay Range
USD $16.97 - USD $212.18 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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Frequently asked questions
As a float Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner at Legacy Health in Gresham, you'll adapt to varying clinic sites and patient volumes, covering gaps and shifting locations frequently. This flexibility demands quick adjustment skills and readiness to manage urgent cases across different facilities within the regional market.
Nurse Practitioners in urgent care have expanded clinical authority, including diagnosing, creating treatment plans, and managing patient recovery independently, whereas RNs primarily support patient care. This role involves higher decision-making responsibility and direct patient management in urgent scenarios.
You need a current Oregon RN license, national NP certification, and a state NP license with prescriptive privileges. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is typically required, ensuring compliance with state regulations and readiness for emergency care situations.
Floating offers variety and broad clinical exposure but also demands resilience to unpredictable schedules and travel between clinics. Legacy Health supports this role with structured templates, but adaptability to rapid site changes and patient needs is crucial for success.
Legacy Health offers a competitive hourly wage ranging roughly between $16.97 and $212.18, reflecting variable shift types and experience levels. This broad range accommodates different float assignments and rewarding urgent care practitioner expertise.
Legacy Health emphasizes an inclusive environment where diversity thrives. They encourage applicants passionate about healthcare to apply regardless of every listed qualification, supporting professional development and a collaborative culture within their urgent care teams.
Legacy Health combines compassionate care with innovation, emphasizing patient involvement in healthcare decisions. Their float NP roles are unique due to multi-site coverage within a regional market, offering dynamic workdays and exposure to diverse urgent care patient populations.
Gresham’s urgent care sector is growing, but float nurse practitioner roles remain somewhat niche, balancing demand for flexible coverage with limited candidate pools. This dynamic creates opportunities for skilled NPs seeking varied schedules and regional clinic exposure.
Yes, Oregon’s scope of practice laws grant NPs prescriptive authority and autonomous patient management, but float practitioners must strictly adhere to protocols across multiple sites, ensuring compliance while coordinating with supervising physicians as cases require.
Many assume float NPs have a fixed location or limited duties; in reality, they juggle multiple clinics, manage full patient care episodes, and must swiftly coordinate with physicians. Flexibility and clinical autonomy set this role apart from standard nursing positions.