Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

LocumJobsOnline seeks a Locum Nurse Practitioner to provide Emergency Medicine coverage in a busy Middletown, NY emergency department. In this role, you will independently assess, diagnose, and treat diverse adult and pediatric patients, manage urgent and high-acuity conditions, order and interpret labs and imaging, perform procedures, and collaborate closely with ED physicians, nurses, and specialists. Responsibilities include efficient patient flow, accurate EMR documentation, and evidence-based care while adapting to varying schedules and shift needs. Supported by a responsive, service-focused staffing team, you’ll join a mission-driven platform improving access to care nationwide while enjoying flexible locum tenens assignments. Provide emergency medicine evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ED. Perform procedures such as wound care, suturing, splinting, and basic emergency interventions within NP scope. Order, interpret, and act on labs, imaging, and other diagnostics using evidence-based protocols. Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with NY regulations. Collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, specialists, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated patient care. Document encounters accurately and efficiently in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Participate in rapid response and stabilization of acute and critical patients as part of the ED team. Support patient flow, prioritizing and triaging patients based on acuity and clinical urgency. Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Adapt to variable shifts and locum schedules while maintaining high standards of professionalism and service. Emergency medicine clinical assessment Advanced patient triage Wound care and suturing Ordering and interpreting diagnostics Medication prescribing and management Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation ACLS/BLS clinical skills Stabilization of acute and critical patients Interdisciplinary care coordination Patient and family communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current NY Nurse Practitioner license National NP certification (e.g., ANCC, AANP) ACLS certification BLS certification PALS certification preferred DEA registration for NY Emergency Medicine or acute care experience Credentialing eligibility with hospitals/health systems