Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine
Compensation
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Job Description
This is a contract, on-site position offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality emergency care within a dynamic clinical environment.
In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and urgent medical conditions, working collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to ensure efficient, patient-centered care. This position is well suited to an associate-level clinician looking to build experience in a fast-paced emergency setting within the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients presenting to the emergency department with acute illnesses and injuries
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and document findings accurately
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Prescribe medications and perform minor procedures within scope of practice
- Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate timely transfers or consultations when needed
- Provide patient education and discharge instructions to promote safe recovery and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulatory and facility standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support efficient patient flow and quality outcomes
- Adhere to clinical protocols, infection control practices, and patient safety guidelines
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the United States
- Board certification through the appropriate national certifying body (ANCC or NCCPA)
- Active DEA registration and state controlled substance prescribing authority
- Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred or required per facility policy
- Prior experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or a comparable acute care setting
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills under pressure
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed
Schedule: 8a-5p and 5p-2a
No call requirement
Patient Census: 18-20 per day
Required Procedures: Emergency medicine based
Support Staff: Nurses, techs, and physician
Must be board-certified
Additional Certifications: ACLS, BLS and DEA
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 10% in emergency medicine (pa) | ranked against 112 Emergency Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $140k (middle half $128k–$145k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Virginia | 123 active | 4,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 72% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physician Assistant listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment123 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 465 in the last 30 days | 446 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Emergency Medicine (PA) — ranked against 112 active Emergency Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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