Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine
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Job Description
. This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care in a dynamic clinical setting while supporting patients with urgent and acute medical needs.
As a Locum NP/PA in Emergency Medicine, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of emergent conditions, working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure timely, effective, and compassionate care. This associate-level role is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible contract work within the medical practice industry.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients presenting to the emergency department with acute illnesses and injuries
- Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
- Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests including laboratory work, imaging, and ECGs
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Perform minor procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, and splinting
- Prescribe medications and provide patient education on treatment and discharge instructions
- Make timely disposition decisions, including discharge, admission, or transfer
- Document patient encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory and practice standards
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain current knowledge of emergency medicine protocols, guidelines, and best practices
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the applicable state
- Board certification in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty (preferred)
- Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Prior experience in emergency medicine or urgent care settings
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-acuity, fast-paced environments
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to adapt quickly to new practice environments as a locum provider
Schedule: 7a-7p or 11p-7a, specific dates
No call requirement
Setting: Inpatient
Daily Volume: 20 patients
Duties: Respond to codes
No ICU/critical care duties
Support Staff: 6 physicians and 3 APPs, Anesthesiologist and Radiologist
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 66% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.3 / 10 · above average in emergency medicine (np) | ranked against 266 Emergency Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in North Carolina | 418 active | 14,202 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 66% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment418 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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