Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine
About The Position
This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care in a dynamic medical practice setting. The Locum Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with acute and urgent medical conditions, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to deliver timely, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The role is at a Level IV Trauma Center in Murrells Inlet, with shifts at multiple locations and a patient census of 80–95 per day. Schedule options include 11 a.m.–8 p.m., 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and 3 p.m.–12 a.m. on specific dates. Support staff include physicians and APPs, and the EMR is Epic. Travel and expenses are paid.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
- Board certification through ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA is required.
- 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.
- Ability to work on-site in Murrells Inlet and adapt to contract scheduling needs.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Medicine clinical experience is preferred, with an associate-level background in acute care.
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 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 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.
Benefits
- Paid travel and expenses.
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