Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Washington, DC

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner
Location: Washington, DC
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Washington, DC Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Opportunity
Brand-New Hospital Platform • Closed ICU • No Procedures Required • Washington, DC

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners for an exciting Hospital Medicine opportunity at a newly opened acute care hospital in Washington, DC.

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Hospital Medicine program within one of the newest hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic region. Providers will work alongside dedicated Hospitalist physicians in a collaborative inpatient environment supported by 24/7 intensivist coverage, strong specialist access, modern clinical infrastructure, and Oracle Health (Cerner) EMR.

Unlike many traditional Hospitalist NP assignments, this opportunity offers a highly supportive practice model focused on inpatient medicine, care coordination, admissions support, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a closed ICU environment where procedures are not required.

Opportunity Highlights

• Washington, DC
• Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens
• September 2026 Start
• Brand-New Hospital Platform
• Ongoing Coverage Opportunity
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Day Schedule
• Closed ICU Model
• No Procedures Required
• Oracle Health (Cerner) EMR
• Travel and Lodging Available

Practice Environment

• Modern acute care hospital
• 136 licensed beds with planned expansion capacity
• Level III Trauma Center
• 20-bed Intensive Care Unit
• Closed ICU model
• Oracle Health (Cerner) EMR
• Dedicated Hospital Medicine program
• Established Emergency Medicine coverage onsite
• Strong physician and specialist support structure

Hospital Medicine Coverage Model
Day Team

• 2 Hospitalist Physicians
• 1 Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Night Team

• 1 Hospitalist Physician
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Clinical Responsibilities

• Collaborative inpatient management
• Admissions support
• Patient progression and discharge planning
• Care coordination across multidisciplinary teams
• Communication with consulting services
• Participation in Rapid Response activities
• Collaboration with Hospitalist physicians and specialists
• Oracle Health (Cerner) documentation and order management

Procedures are not required.
ICU physicians manage ICU procedures and critical care interventions.

Practice Profile

• Approximately 41 Average Daily Service Census
• Supported by 2 Hospitalists and 1 APP during daytime coverage
• Approximately 20 patients per physician with APP support
• Average Daily Admissions: 8.8
• Average Daily Encounters: 48

Specialist Support
Providers benefit from extensive specialty resources including:

• 24/7 Board Certified Intensivists
• Orthopedics
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Nephrology
• Pulmonology
• Neurology
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery
• General Surgery
• Oncology
• Psychiatry
• OB/GYN
• Wound Care

This support structure allows Hospital Medicine providers to practice with confidence while focusing on delivering exceptional inpatient care.

Candidate Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner
• Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Acute Care, Observation Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or comparable inpatient experience preferred
• Active Washington, DC License
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Comfortable practicing within a physician-led Hospital Medicine team

Why Nurse Practitioners Move on This Opportunity

• Brand-new hospital environment
• No procedures required
• Closed ICU with dedicated intensivist coverage
• Strong physician support model
• Dedicated Hospital Medicine infrastructure
• Modern Oracle Health (Cerner) platform
• Extensive specialty backup
• Washington, DC metropolitan location
• Long-term assignment stability
• Opportunity to help build a growing Hospital Medicine program

About Washington, DC

Washington, DC offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity, culture, dining, entertainment, and accessibility. Providers enjoy easy access to Northern Virginia and Maryland, three major airports, world-class museums, professional sports, and some of the nation's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter communication
• Travel and lodging coordination
• Transparent process from presentation through placement
• Long-term relationship focus

Apply today with your updated CV to secure early consideration for September 2026 onboarding.
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