Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This 21-bed hospital operates as part of a health system and maintains 18 acute care medical-surgical beds, 2 labor and delivery/recovery beds, 1 level II nursery bed, and a 24-hour emergency department. The facility includes 3 operating rooms, a designated cesarean section room, an on-site anesthesiologist, an on-site radiologist, and 24-hour laboratory availability. Air and ground transfer support is available to facilitate immediate patient transfer as clinically indicated.

About the facility location

This region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational experiences suited to varied interests. The state spans distinct geographic areas, from mountain destinations to coastal regions, with year-round activities that include outdoor recreation, scenic drives, cultural sites, and culinary experiences accessible throughout its diverse regions.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient emergency department coverage during night shifts (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and select day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) at this on-site facility, with specific coverage dates spanning December through March. Candidates must have ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months; no ICU or critical care duties are required, and clinicians are responsible for responding to codes. Specialty consultation is available, including general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and telestroke, and air and ground transfer support is available for immediate patient transfer needs. All clinical documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system; BLS, ACLS, and PALS/APLS certifications through the American Heart Association, a state DEA, board certification, and prescriptive authority are required.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Average total inpatient census: 20
• Support staff: 6 physicians, 3 NPs/PAs, anesthesiologist, onsite radiologist
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Night shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM; Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Procedures required: Code response required; no ICU/Critical Care duties
• Certifications required: BLS required (AHA); ACLS required (AHA); PALS/APLS required (AHA); NC DEA required; board certification required; prescriptive a