PRN Nurse Practitioner or PA

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About Company

Elevate Clinical Research is a mission‑driven organization expanding access to high‑quality clinical trials across Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Maryland, Kansas, South Dakota, Hawaii, and growing. We exist to bring research closer to the communities that need it most, delivering compassionate patient care, operational excellence, and trustworthy data that advances medicine.

At Elevate, your work has real impact. Every role contributes directly to improving health outcomes and bringing new therapies to life. We hire people who care deeply about patients, believe in doing things the right way, and want to grow with a company that’s expanding nationwide.

What We Value

  • Patients first in every decision and interaction
  • Access, equity, and bringing research to underserved communities
  • High‑quality, compliant, reliable study execution
  • Purpose‑driven growth and opportunities for advancement
  • Supportive teams who communicate, collaborate, and care

Why People Join Us

  • A mission that matters
  • Clear, structured onboarding
  • Leadership that listens and supports
  • Career growth as we expand into new states
  • A culture built on integrity, teamwork, and accountability

Join Elevate and help build a patient‑centered research network that’s changing what clinical trials can look like for communities across the country.

About the Role

The PRN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care on an as-needed basis within diverse healthcare settings.

This position requires the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The role demands flexibility and adaptability to provide care across various clinical environments, ensuring continuity and excellence in patient treatment. The practitioner will be responsible for educating patients and their families, promoting health maintenance, and supporting preventive care initiatives.

Ultimately, this position contributes significantly to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the United States.
  • Certification from an accredited NP or PA program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Minimum of one year clinical experience in a relevant healthcare setting.
  • Ability to work independently and manage patient care effectively in a PRN role.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
  • Experience in primary care, urgent care, or specialty clinics.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms.
  • Strong background in patient education and chronic disease management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.
  • Prescribe medications and therapies within the scope of practice and monitor patient responses to treatment.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and facilitate referrals to specialists as needed.
  • Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Provide patient education on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Respond promptly to urgent patient needs and adapt to varying clinical demands in a PRN capacity.

Skills

The required clinical skills enable the practitioner to perform thorough patient evaluations, make accurate diagnoses, and develop effective treatment plans that improve patient health outcomes. Communication skills are essential for educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.

Proficiency with electronic health records facilitates efficient documentation and information sharing, which is critical in a PRN setting where practitioners may work across multiple sites.

Preferred skills such as advanced life support certifications enhance the ability to respond to emergencies and complex clinical situations confidently. Adaptability and time management skills are vital to balance fluctuating workloads and maintain high standards of care in diverse healthcare environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the United States along with Basic Life Support certification. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare setting is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMedication prescriptionInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliance

Clinical Research — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Nurse Practitioner or PA at ELEVATE CLINICAL RESEARCH a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,075 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution43 jobs · 39 employers

15
<$160k
14
$160k-195k
2
$195k-230k
12
$230k-265k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.1
Better work-life than 70% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,075 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wichita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$1,158/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Wichita, KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elevate Clinical Research

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Houston, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN schedule
Career growth opportunities