Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity at an acute care hospital in Massachusetts. This assignment is designed to provide coverage for an FMLA leave and offers a collaborative emergency department environment where providers work closely with attending physicians in a shared-visit model.

The ideal candidate is an experienced emergency medicine provider who can quickly integrate into the department and independently manage lower-acuity emergency cases. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible scheduling options and a supportive practice setting.

Assignment Details:

• Start Date: July 20, 2026
  
  
• Number of Openings: 2
• Coverage Type: Scheduled shifts only; no call required
• Adult patient population
• EMR: Epic
• Average Patient Volume: 15-20 patients per 10-hour shift
• Shared-visit model with attending physician support
• Coverage needed for FMLA leave through approximately October 1

About the Facility

• Acute Care Hospital
• Emergency Department practice setting
• Level III hospital
• Providers primarily manage lower-acuity emergency medicine cases
• Collaborative environment with physician support available throughout shifts
• Emergency privileges available
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 30-60 days

Compensation:

Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.

Travel expenses reimbursed, including:

• Mileage
• Rental car
• Hotel
• Flight

Malpractice Covered

• Professional malpractice coverage provided

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult emergency department patients
• Manage lower-acuity emergency medicine cases
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians in a shared-visit care model
• Document patient encounters accurately using Epic EMR
• Provide timely and efficient patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and quality standards
• Participate in holiday coverage as needed

Observed holidays may include:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner certification
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Active Massachusetts license required
• BLS certification required
• DEA registration required
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to work independently with minimal orientation
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient management skills

Working Hours

Preferred Scheduling:

• Full-time coverage preferred
• Ideal schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift

Additional scheduling options considered:

• 3 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
• Minimum of 2 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
• Providers available for 3 eight-hour shifts for two weeks per month may also be considered

Shift Times:

• Preferred shift: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Additional coverage may include flexible evening/night shifts
• No call responsibilities

Skills

• Emergency Medicine clinical expertise
• Adult patient assessment and management
• Acute care diagnosis and treatment
• Emergency department workflow efficiency
• Collaborative team-based practice
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Patient triage and prioritization
• Epic EMR proficiency
• Effective communication skills
• Time management in a high-volume environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical settings