Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Emergency MedicineJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Salem, VAService Setting: Hospital Emergency DepartmentCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: ASAP OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: APP Shifts: 6a2p, 11a11p, 2p10p, 10p6a, 11a11p PIT COVERAGE DATESASAP Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and GeriatricsPatient Volume/Census: 45,000 annual ED volumeAdmissions: YesPhone Consults: YesCase Mix: Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION Specialty Backup Available: MD/DO coverage onsiteSupport Staff Available: RNs, MD/DOs, APPsReason for Coverage: Coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: YesCredentialing Timeline: 41 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESFull scope Emergency Medicine procedures based on experience JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Virginia license requiredBoard: MD/DO must be BC/BE in ABEM or AOBEMDEA: Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications: NP/PA must hold NCCA or ANCC certification; ACLS required; ATLS proof once in career for MD/DOExperience: Recent Main Emergency Department experience required; no urgent care only or new graduate candidates acceptedOther Qualifications: Ability to work day, night, and weekend shifts (facility will not accept day-only candidates) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency DepartmentPerform evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in accordance with EM standardsCollaborate with onsite physician team and support staffParticipate in consults, documentation, and coordination of patient careManage emergency procedures as required within scope

Created: 2026-02-01