Emergency Medicine NP for Locum Tenens in Oakland

Updated 10/21/26
Oakland, California, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MSN/MSRN
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description Emergency Medicine PA/NP Locum Opportunity – Oakland, CA

We're actively seeking 2 experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for a locum opportunity, If you're looking for a fast-paced Emergency Department environment with excellent compensation and a collaborative team, this opportunity is for you.
• Assignment: 13 weeks with strong potential for extension
• Start Date: ASAP
• Setting: Emergency Department – Fast Track
• Schedule:
o 4 x 10-hour shifts per week
o 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
o Monday through Sunday scheduling
o Every other weekend required (with weekdays off)
• Hourly all-inclusive compensation
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work within the Emergency Department's Fast Track unit, treating lower-acuity patients in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Responsibilities include:
• Evaluate and treat low-acuity emergency patients
• Manage approximately 8–12 patients per shift (patient volume may increase based on census)
• Work alongside Emergency Medicine physicians, fellow PAs/NPs, Registered Nurses, and Medical Assistants
• Utilize Epic electronic medical record
Facility Highlights
• Busy Emergency Department with dedicated Fast Track unit
• Collaborative multidisciplinary support
• No call responsibilities
• Average patient volume: 10–20 patients per day
Requirements
Qualified candidates must have:

• Board Certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• DEA
• Active California License (required at presentation)
• California Controlled Substance Course Certificate (required at presentation)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)

Credentialing
• Estimated 60-day credentialing process from completed application.
If you're an experienced Emergency Medicine PA or NP looking for a well-compensated locum assignment with one of California's leading healthcare systems, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today to learn more about compensation, credentialing, and available start dates!



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Nicole Leak
Ascend Medical Staffing
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