Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: NPPA Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Brownsville & Weslaco, TX • Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital and Micro-Hospital Emergency Department • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: July 15, 2026 Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: 9:00 AM 7:00 PM, 4:00 PM 2:00 AM, and 12:00 PM 12:00 AMCOVERAGE DATES • Starting July 15, 2026 • Ongoing assignment • Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts • Coverage across Brownsville and Weslaco locationsPATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 32,000 annual visits (Brownsville) and 23,600 annual visits (Weslaco) • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: Emergency Medicine including general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, OBGYN, gastroenterology, pulmonology, psychiatry, respiratory, and gastrointestinal casesFACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 243 • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Full ED capabilities including imaging and lab services • Specialty Backup Available: Multiple specialties onsite • Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary ED team • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage across multiple facilitiesPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policyREQUIRED PROCEDURES • Emergency medicine evaluations and management • Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions • Interpretation of diagnostic studies • Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teamsJOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Texas license required • Board: NP or PA Board Certification required • DEA: Active DEA required • Certifications: ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required • Experience: Minimum 1 year emergency medicine NP/PA experience required • Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work days and nights; must meet cross-credentialing requirements across multiple Valley Baptist facilitiesDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care across multiple facility locations • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system • Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care