Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine

Description

 This is a contract, on-site position offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality emergency care within a dynamic clinical environment.

In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and urgent medical conditions, working collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to ensure efficient, patient-centered care. This position is well suited to an associate-level clinician looking to build experience in a fast-paced emergency setting within the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients presenting to the emergency department with acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and document findings accurately
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Prescribe medications and perform minor procedures within scope of practice
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate timely transfers or consultations when needed
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions to promote safe recovery and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulatory and facility standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support efficient patient flow and quality outcomes
• Adhere to clinical protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety guidelines

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the United States
• Board certification through the appropriate national certifying body (ANCC or NCCPA)
• Active DEA registration and state controlled substance prescribing authority
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred or required per facility policy
• Prior experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or a comparable acute care setting
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Schedule: 8a-5p and 5p-2a

No call requirement

Patient Census: 18-20 per day

Required Procedures: Emergency medicine based

Support Staff: Nurses, techs, and physician

Must be board-certified

Additional Certifications: ACLS, BLS and DEA

Paid travel & expenses