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Family Nurse Practitioner | Primary Care | $148K-$163K + Bonuses

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationArcata
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Family Nurse Practitioner | Primary Care | $148K-$163K + Bonuses
Full-Time | 5x8 Schedule | Outpatient Primary Care | Arcata, CA

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Family Nurse Practitioner for a full-time outpatient primary care position in Arcata, California. This is a panel-based primary care role caring for patients with complex medical needs in collaboration with an integrated care team.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Full-Time 5x8 Schedule
• Outpatient Panel-Based Primary Care
• Care For Patients With Complex Medical Needs
• Six-Month Mentorship And Onboarding Program
• Integrated Care Team With 2 Medical Assistants And 0.7 RN Per Provider
• Access To Behavioral Health, Chiropractic And Specialty Telehealth Consult Services
• Rural Health / Underserved Population Setting

COMPENSATION
• $148,000-$163,000 Base Salary
• $12,400 Annual Access Bonus Paid Biweekly For Meeting 9-Patient Per Clinic Target
• Up To $44,000 Additional Annual Production Bonus Potential
• $25,000 Sign-On Plus Retention Bonuses For Partnership-Eligible Providers
• Alternative Sign-On And Retention Structure Available For Non-Partnership Track

RELOCATION & PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
• Up To $10,000 Relocation Reimbursement
• Additional $10,000 Relocation Assistance For Qualifying Parent Or In-Law Relocation
• $5,000 Annual Professional Expense Credit For Licensing, DEA, Continuing Education And Equipment
• NHSC And Federal Loan Repayment Options Ranging From $75,000-$300,000
• Laptop And Cell Phone Provided

BENEFITS
• 29 Days Paid Time Off Including CME, Holidays And Sick Time
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance Beginning The First Of The Month After Start
• Loan Repayment Eligibility Through NHSC And Federal Programs
• Spanish Language Differential Pay Available

Requirements

Requirements
• California Nurse Practitioner License Or Eligibility For California Nurse Practitioner Licensure REQUIRED
• Ability To Provide Outpatient Panel-Based Primary Care REQUIRED
• Ability To Care For Patients With Complex Medical Needs REQUIRED

Preferred
• 3+ Years Of Outpatient Experience Preferred
• Interest In Rural Health Or Serving Underserved Populations Preferred
• Spanish Language Skills Preferred - Differential Pay Available

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many providers prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
Primary CarePatient CareComplex Medical Needs ManagementClinical CollaborationOutpatient CareSpanish Language SkillsRural HealthMentorship
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Paid Time OffCME AllowanceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLoan RepaymentRelocation AssistanceProfessional Expense CreditSpanish Language Differential Pay
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide outpatient panel-based primary care to patients with complex medical needs in a rural health setting. Collaborate with an integrated care team including medical assistants and registered nurses.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$148,000 - $163,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
15
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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