Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: NPPA - Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Weslaco, TX

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital and Micro-Hospital Emergency Department

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: July 15, 2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM, and 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

COVERAGE DATES

• Starting July 15, 2026

• Ongoing assignment

• Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts

• Coverage across Brownsville and Weslaco locations

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 32,000 annual visits (Brownsville) and 23,600 annual visits (Weslaco)

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine including general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, OBGYN, gastroenterology, pulmonology, psychiatry, respiratory, and gastrointestinal cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 243

• EMR System: Cerner

• Office Equipment Available: Full ED capabilities including imaging and lab services

• Specialty Backup Available: Multiple specialties onsite

• Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary ED team

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage across multiple facilities

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Emergency medicine evaluations and management

• Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions

• Interpretation of diagnostic studies

• Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Texas license required

• Board: NP or PA Board Certification required

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required

• Experience: Minimum 1 year emergency medicine NP/PA experience required

• Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work days and nights; must meet cross-credentialing requirements across multiple Valley Baptist facilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care across multiple facility locations

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions

• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system

• Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care