NP/PA- Emergency Medicine

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: 102224
  
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: NP/PA - Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 29, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Nights, 8p – 6a
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 93 encounters per day
  
• Case Mix: General ED patient mix
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Specialty Backup Available: Critical care team available; ICU open
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Active certification through AANP/ANCC
  
• Licenses: Active TN RN License, TN NP License, TN DEA with Prescriptive Authority
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS
  
• Experience: 2 years of recent experience preferred; new grads considered
  
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years, Preeclampsia-Eclampsia CME, MMR/Varicella immunity documentation, TB test
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED during night shifts.
  
• Manage a high volume of patient encounters (approximately 93 per day total department).
  
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and other advanced practice providers.
  
• Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility policies.