Locum Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine PA/NP
• Location: Capital Region near Albany, NY
• Assignment length: 13-week initial assignment (extension possible)
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts
• Setting: Busy Emergency Department
• Patient population: Adult and pediatric
• Coverage needs: Long-term coverage needs available
• Support: Travel and lodging assistance for qualified providers
• Pay: $120–$125/hour (based on experience)

Description

Locum opportunity for an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide care in a busy Emergency Department near Albany in New York’s Capital Region. You’ll work alongside emergency physicians and a collaborative multidisciplinary team while managing acute and urgent patient presentations. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, treatment planning, and accurate EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing
• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and urgent medical conditions
• Manage a broad spectrum of emergency presentations
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians, nurses, and support staff
• Accurately document patient encounters within the electronic medical record (EMR)

Benefits

• Opportunity for assignment extension and long-term coverage
• Travel and lodging assistance for qualified providers
• Competitive hourly compensation ($120–$125/hour, based on experience)

Requirements

• Active New York State PA or NP license
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Medicine experience preferred
• Strong procedural and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced Emergency Department