Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Tennessee

Job description

About the facility

This community-based acute care facility offers comprehensive medical services in a structured, patient-centered environment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery across day and night shift coverage periods. Infrastructure is in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts.

About the facility location

Tennessee offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The state is home to cultural and historical sites including Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, as well as natural attractions such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, mountaintop ziplines, and cavern tours. Distinct city experiences across Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville provide diverse options for dining, history, and scenic activities during time away from clinical duties. The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge and the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga further complement the range of recreational offerings available throughout the state.

About the clinician's workday

The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner will provide 12-hour Emergency Department coverage during day and night shifts, evaluating and treating a variety of acute and high-acuity conditions in a community hospital setting that sees approximately 25,000 ED visits annually. Clinicians will work collaboratively alongside Emergency Medicine physicians, with 24-hour physician coverage available throughout each assigned shift. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment. No call responsibilities are associated with this position.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Approximately 25,000 ED visits annually
• Support staff: Emergency Medicine physicians with 24-hour coverage
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts
• Certifications required: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required

Your dedicated recruiter

Lindsey Bagwell

Call / Text: (470) 431-4823
Email: lindsey.bagwell@locumtenens.com

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