Locums Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Locum Tenens

Seeking experienced Emergency Medicine APP (PA or NP) for a busy, high-acuity Emergency Department in Largo Fl. 

 

Facility Details

  • ~450+ bed acute care hospital
  • Approx. 30,000–35,000 annual ED visits
  • ~25–30 ED beds
  • 1.7–2.0 patients per hour
  • ~35–40% admission rate
  • High-acuity setting with broad case mix
  • EMR: Meditech

 

Schedule

  • Flexible scheduling: days, nights, weekends
  • 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
  • Near full APP coverage daily

 

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage patients across all acuity levels
  • Perform medical screening exams, H&Ps, and reassessments
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and EKGs
  • Perform procedures (suturing, I&D, splinting, etc.)
  • Collaborate closely with supervising physicians
  • Determine patient disposition (admit, discharge, transfer)

 

Requirements

  • PA-C or NP (FNP/ENP preferred)
  • 1–2+ years Emergency Medicine experience required
  • Active Florida license
  • ACLS & PALS required
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume environments
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Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
  • 100% travel reimbursement (airfare, lodging, mileage)
  • Malpractice coverage provided

 

Largo offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle just minutes from the Gulf beaches. With year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Tampa and St. Petersburg, it’s an ideal location for providers seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.