Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine Needed in SD

Job Description

Our client in South Dakota is actively seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 2-day assignment starting Jul 4, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts where you will serve as the sole provider, rounding on patients in the ED, stabilizing them for transfer, and managing a broad spectrum of critical access ED cases, from minor injuries to complex intubations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the sole provider, rounding on patients in the ED.
• Stabilize patients for transfer to higher levels of care.
• Manage critical access ED cases, comfortable with a range from minor injury repair up to intubation.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
• Shift hours: 24-hour shifts

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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