Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join a dedicated Emergency Medicine team at a progressive Level III Trauma Center serving the Kennewick and greater Tri-Cities community. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-centered acute care in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time: 120 hours per month
• Shift Structure: 11-hour shifts
• Setting: 21-bed Emergency Department, 6 fast-track beds, 14 ICU beds
• Trauma Level: Level III, Annual ED Volume: 24,440 visits
• Admission Rate: 10.8%; Transfers: 1.5%
• Imaging: CT available in-house; ultrasound available; MRI on call at night
• Support Services: Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Cardiac Cath, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, Podiatry
• Bedside Ultrasound: Performed by all EM physicians—opportunity for APP growth and skill development

Compensation & Benefits:

• $115.00 per hour
• Incentive opportunities available.
• Health, retirement, CME, and paid time off.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, efficient care across a full spectrum of emergency presentations.
• Respond to all floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in procedures as appropriate and within scope.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support throughput and patient flow in the ED and fast-track settings.

Requirements:

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Active Washington state license (or ability to obtain).
• Certifications; BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
• Prior Emergency Medicine or acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.