Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Aiken, SC

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

About the Position

Aiken / North Augusta, South Carolina Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Opportunity
Three-Site Regional Coverage • Hospital + Freestanding EDs • Flexible Shifts • Ongoing Need

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in the Aiken / North Augusta, South Carolina market.

This is a unique regional Emergency Medicine assignment spanning three nearby Emergency Departments located approximately 20–25 minutes from one another . Providers gain exposure to both a busy hospital-based ED and lower-volume freestanding Emergency Departments while building a meaningful recurring locums schedule within one concentrated market.

For an experienced Emergency Medicine NP who values clinical variety, scheduling opportunity, and the ability to practice across different ED environments , this is an outstanding opportunity.

Opportunity Highlights

• Aiken / North Augusta, South Carolina
• Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Medicine
• Ongoing Locum Tenens Coverage
• Three Nearby Emergency Department Locations
• Hospital-Based + Freestanding Emergency Medicine
• Adult & Pediatric Patient Populations
• Day, Evening & Overnight Opportunities
• Recurring Monthly Scheduling Potential
• Physician-Supported Practice Environment
• Advanced Imaging & Diagnostic Resources

Practice Environments
Providers rotate among three Emergency Medicine programs within the same regional market.
The primary hospital Emergency Department offers:

• 40,000+ Annual ED Visits
• 35 ED Beds
• Approximately 2–2.3 Patients/Hour
• Fast Track
• Adult & Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Robust Physician and APP Coverage
• CT & Ultrasound Availability
• 24/7 Radiology Reads
• Extensive Inpatient & Specialty Support

The regional freestanding Emergency Medicine locations offer a smaller-footprint environment with access to diagnostic resources and established pathways for patients requiring admission or higher levels of care.

One freestanding ED features:

• Approximately 11,000+ Annual Visits
• 6 ED Beds
• Approximately 1.3 Patients/Hour
• Adult & Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Fast Track Capacity
• CT & Ultrasound
• 24/7 Radiology Reads
• Stabilization and Transfer Pathways

Schedule
Multiple APP shift options are available across the regional program and may include:

• 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
• 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
• 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
• 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• 2:00 PM–12:00 AM
• 6:00 PM–4:00 AM

Shift needs are subject to change based on individual site coverage.
Candidates should be willing to support all three regional locations and offer flexibility across available shift times.

Clinical Scope
Providers should be comfortable managing a broad spectrum of Emergency Medicine presentations, including:

• Acute medical and surgical complaints
• Cardiac and respiratory presentations
• Neurologic emergencies
• Abdominal complaints
• Orthopedic injuries
• Minor trauma
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Wound and laceration management
• Abscess evaluation and treatment
• Splinting and minor procedures
• Diagnostic evaluation and interpretation
• Stabilization of higher-acuity patients
• Patient disposition and transfer coordination
• Collaboration with Emergency Medicine physicians and specialty services

Who We're Seeking
This opportunity is designed for an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner comfortable transitioning between hospital-based and freestanding ED environments.
Candidates should have:

• Active, unrestricted South Carolina Nurse Practitioner license
• Recent Emergency Medicine experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Appropriate DEA / controlled-substance credentials as required
• Adult and pediatric Emergency Medicine experience
• Strong emergency assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Comfort working across multiple ED environments
• Flexibility across available shifts
• Ability to make a consistent monthly schedule commitment

Why NPs Move on This Opportunity

• Three EDs, One Regional Market – Build your schedule across nearby locations rather than chasing unrelated assignments.
• Clinical Variety – Combine higher-volume hospital Emergency Medicine with freestanding ED practice.
• Recurring Shift Potential – Designed for providers seeking meaningful ongoing locums availability.
• Different Practice Models – Experience both robust hospital resources and smaller freestanding environments.
• All-Ages Emergency Medicine – Maintain a broad Emergency Medicine skill set.
• Augusta Metro Access – Practice in western South Carolina with convenient access to the greater Augusta region.

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated professional liability coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter partnership
• Travel and lodging coordination
• Transparent communication throughout the assignment
• Long-term relationship focus

Build Your South Carolina Locums Schedule

If you're an experienced South Carolina-licensed Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner interested in recurring coverage across a concentrated three-site Emergency Medicine program, we'd like to hear from you.

Submit your updated CV and upcoming availability today.

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