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

Nurse PractitionerContract Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

This contract position is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced medical environment.

As a Locum NP/PA in Emergency Medicine, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients experiencing urgent medical conditions. You will work closely with a team of dedicated medical professionals to ensure timely and effective treatment. This position offers a chance to contribute to critical patient care while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive assessments of patients in emergency situations
  • Diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Administer medications and treatments as needed
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatment plans
  • Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department

Requirements

  • Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Washington
  • Experience in emergency medicine or acute care settings preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Schedule: 6p-3a, 10p-7a, or 7a-4p

Patient Census: 8-14 per day

Case Types: Mostly medical, low trauma, and medium-high acuity

Support Staff: RNs

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient EducationPatient DocumentationMedication AdministrationInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Emergency Medicine (NP) — ranked against 272 active Emergency Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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