Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Needed in California

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a brief assignment in California, with a 1-day LOA and shifts scheduled from Nov 4, 2024 to Nov 6, 2024. This role involves 12-hour shifts within the emergency department, focusing on patient assessments, managing various acute conditions, and assisting with triage in a clinic and call setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform six 12-hour shifts per month.
• Work in POD B from 11a-11p alongside an RN.
• Manage patients presenting with conditions such as abdominal pain, requiring blood work, prescription refills, sick visits, and low-risk chest pain.
• Focus on patients not requiring monitoring.
• Conduct triage in POD C from 9a-9p for waiting room patients, including initial intakes and directing patients to the ER.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Family Medicine is required, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• EMR: Paragon
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of house call
• Patients per Day: Approximately 60 per shift
• LOA: 1 Day
• Staffing Mix: Urgent Care

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities