Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Bowling Green, KY

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

About the Position

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Kentucky | Long-Term Locum Tenens

January 1, 2027 Start | Multiple Openings | 6–12 Month Opportunity

Rhino Medical is recruiting experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for an exceptional, long-term locum tenens opportunity across a six-hospital network in Southcentral Kentucky.

This is an opportunity to establish consistent, recurring locum work within one regional healthcare network rather than pursue isolated, short-term assignments. With an anticipated six-month to one-year need, we are seeking NPs and PAs interested in dedicating a substantial portion of their monthly availability to ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage.

The participating hospitals offer distinct clinical environments, from a higher-volume regional emergency department with dedicated physician and APP coverage to smaller community and critical-access facilities. Actual APP assignments will depend on facility staffing needs, clinical qualifications, and approved practice scope.

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Location: Southcentral Kentucky
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: Anticipated 6–12 months
• Openings: Multiple APPs needed
• Schedule: Approximately 6–10 shifts per month anticipated, subject to facility needs
• Availability: Consistent monthly availability strongly preferred
• Shift Types: Day, evening, and night coverage
• Confirmed APP Shifts: 7 AM–7 PM, 10 AM–10 PM, and 7 PM–7 AM at the regional medical center
• Practice Settings: Hospital-based Emergency Medicine, including a higher-volume regional ED and potential community and critical-access assignments
• EMR: Epic transition planned for January 2027 at participating locations; current system and rollout timing vary by facility
• Licensure: Active Kentucky NP or PA license required

Emergency Department Practice Environments

Regional Medical Center – Bowling Green Area

• Approximately 45,000 annual Emergency Department visits
• Higher-acuity emergency medicine practice
• 30 ED rooms and an eight-bed rapid assessment area
• 42 hours of daily physician coverage
• 36 hours of daily APP coverage
• Three 12-hour APP shifts: 7 AM–7 PM, 10 AM–10 PM, and 7 PM–7 AM
• Broad specialty resources and 24/7 CT, X-ray, and ultrasound
• Collaborative, multi-provider emergency department environment

Community and Critical-Access Emergency Departments – Southcentral Kentucky

The broader hospital network includes emergency departments serving the Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Horse Cave, and Albany areas.

These facilities offer varied clinical environments, including:

• Lower-volume community and rural emergency medicine
• Approximately 7,000–11,000 annual ED visits at several locations
• Predominantly low-to-moderate acuity with occasional critical presentations
• Emergency assessment, stabilization, and transfer coordination
• Close collaboration with emergency physicians and nursing teams
• Diagnostic and specialty resources that vary by facility

APP staffing opportunities at these additional hospitals will be determined by individual facility requirements and approved coverage arrangements.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
• Obtain histories, perform examinations, and develop differential diagnoses
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic imaging
• Initiate treatment plans and perform procedures within approved clinical scope
• Recognize high-acuity presentations requiring immediate physician involvement
• Assist with emergency stabilization and resuscitation as appropriate
• Coordinate consultations, admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical personnel
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Candidate Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Kentucky Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Current national certification appropriate to professional role and clinical scope
• Recent Emergency Department experience required
• Strong emergency assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience managing acute illnesses and injuries across varying levels of acuity
• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate critical presentations
• Proficiency with emergency procedures appropriate to training and scope
• Experience working collaboratively with Emergency Medicine physicians
• Appropriate life-support certifications based on facility requirements
• Willingness to consider multiple practice environments within the regional network
• Consistent availability for a long-term locum tenens commitment

Availability and Long-Term Commitment

We are particularly interested in NPs and PAs who can make this opportunity a primary component of their locum tenens schedule.

The anticipated six-month to one-year duration creates meaningful potential for recurring work, with approximately 6–10 shifts per month targeted as coverage needs allow.

Candidates able to offer additional monthly availability, consider multiple locations, and maintain a consistent schedule throughout 2027 are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Today

Rhino Medical is actively identifying experienced Emergency Medicine NPs and PAs for this January 2027 opportunity.

If you are seeking a long-term Emergency Medicine locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, we would welcome a conversation about your clinical experience, preferred practice environment, and monthly availability.

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