Locums Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Full Time

We are seeking a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum urgent care coverage in Christiansburg, VA. The ideal provider will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages, treating a wide range of non-emergent illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced clinical setting. 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide episodic and urgent care to adolescent, adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients
  • Diagnose and treat common illnesses and minor injuries
  • Perform procedures such as wound care, splinting, and laceration repair
  • Collaborate with clinical support staff and follow evidence-based practice guidelines
  • Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record
  • Participate in a rotating weekend schedule 

Clinical Setting:

 

  • Shift Schedule: Minimum of 3x12-hour shifts per week (including rotating weekends)
  • Patient Population: All ages – Adolescent, Child, Adult, Geriatric
  • Procedures: Injury treatment, episodic care 

Requirements:

 

  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Active Virginia license (required)
  • DEA (required)
  • BLS certification (required)
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of urgent care or emergency medicine experience preferred
  • Comfortable working independently in a high-volume setting 

Christiansburg, VA, known as “The Place to Be,” is a thriving small town of about 23,300 residents in the scenic New River Valley, adjacent to the vibrant college town of Blacksburg and home to Virginia Tech .  In summary, Christiansburg combines historic charm, active outdoor lifestyles, community warmth, and easy metropolitan connections—making it an excellent place to live and practice, even on a locums basis.