Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Occupations:
Nurse PractitionersHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherEmergency Medicine PhysiciansAcute Care NursesPhysicians, All OtherIndustries:
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsOther Ambulatory Health Care ServicesNonscheduled Air TransportationCommunity Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief ServicesOutpatient Care CentersJOB OVERVIEWJob Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PAJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Blacksburg, VAService Setting: Emergency DepartmentCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: April 14, 2026 - OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: Flexible scheduling based on facility needsPATIENT INFORMATIONPatient Demographics: All agesPatient Volume/Census: Approximately 32,000 annual visitsAdmissions: Approximately 16%Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine cases in a community hospital settingFACILITY INFORMATIONNo. of Beds in Department: 19 ED bedsEMR System: MeditechOffice Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipmentSpecialty Backup Available: OB/GYN, Hospitalist, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Radiology, Surgery, Telepsych, Teleneuro, Trauma servicesSupport Staff Available: Physician coverage (24 hours) and APP coverage (36 hours)Reason for Coverage: Supplemental CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE• Hospital Privileges Required: YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSRate: TBDTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: TBDREQUIRED PROCEDURES• Emergency medicine procedures across full acuity rangeJOB REQUIREMENTSLicenses: Active VA NP or PA license requiredBoard: AANP/ANCC (NP) or NCCPA (PA) requiredDEA: Required with VA address; CSR required if applicableCertifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALSExperience: Documentation of case logs and CME for past 2 years requiredOther Qualifications: Must be cross-credentialed at multiple facility sitesDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide emergency medical care across all patient populationsEvaluate, diagnose, and treat acute conditionsPerform emergency procedures as neededCollaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teamMaintain accurate clinical documentation in Meditech EMR