Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine;Urgent Care

This is a contract, on-site position within the Medical Practice industry, offering the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in fast-paced clinical settings.

As a Locum NP/PA, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and urgent medical conditions, working collaboratively with physicians and clinical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. This Associate-level role is ideal for clinicians looking to expand their emergency and urgent care experience while maintaining flexibility through locum work.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in emergency and urgent care settings
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and imaging
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting
• Prescribe medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulations
• Provide patient education and discharge instructions
• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage high patient volumes while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with specialists when necessary
• Adhere to clinical protocols, infection control, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board certification in good standing
• Prior experience in emergency medicine or urgent care settings
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and team members
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Flexibility and adaptability to varied shifts and locum assignments

Flexible Schedule: 8- or 12-hour day, night, and swing shifts

Shifts available at an ED and urgent care clinics

Annual ED Volume: 63K+ patients

Annual Urgent Care Volumes: 20K-50K patients depending on clinic

Case Types: Emergency medicine and urgent care

Support Staff: Physician and APPs

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses