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

Description

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This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care within a dynamic medical practice setting.

As a Locum NP/PA in Emergency Medicine, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and urgent medical conditions. You will work collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to deliver timely, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment within the medical practice industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients presenting with emergency and urgent medical conditions
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical examinations
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and imaging studies
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans and prescribe medications as indicated
• Perform minor procedures such as wound care, suturing, and splinting as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated patient care
• Provide clear discharge instructions, follow-up care plans, and patient education
• Document patient encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory and practice standards
• Respond promptly to critical situations and support rapid clinical decision-making
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Board certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA) required
• Emergency Medicine clinical experience preferred, with an associate-level background in acute care
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in advanced life support certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and/or BLS
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient and team interactions
• Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and professional standards
• Flexibility to work on-site in Murrells Inlet and adapt to contract scheduling needs

Level IV Trauma Center

Schedule: 11a-8p, 8a-5p, 3p-12a, specific dates

Shifts at multiple locations

Patient Census: 80-95 per day

Support Staff: MDs and APP

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses