NP/PA - Emergency Medicine

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Russellville, KY

Explore a locum tenens Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in Russellville, Kentucky, serving patients in a collaborative acute care hospital emergency department. This advanced practice provider job is ideal for an experienced FNP, ACNP, or PA seeking manageable patient volumes and meaningful care in a community hospital setting.

Russellville offers the welcoming atmosphere of a Western Kentucky community, with small-town charm, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life.

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Provider Type: Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• Practice Setting: Acute care hospital emergency department
• Location: Russellville, Kentucky 42276
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,260–$3,860
• Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; or 24-hour coverage, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Electronic Medical Record: Transition to Epic planned for January 1, 2027
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days; expedited or temporary privileges may be available

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Requirements

• Current Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant credentials
• At least 1 year of clinical experience; emergency medicine experience is preferred
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients in a smaller emergency department
• Eligibility to meet Kentucky licensure and credentialing requirements
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with supervising physicians and the care team
• Required provider certifications and Kentucky-specific licensing requirements will be confirmed during the credentialing process

Emergency Department Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the emergency department
• Manage common acute illnesses, injuries, and lower-to-moderate-acuity emergency conditions
• Assist with emergency stabilization and determine appropriate disposition
• Coordinate patient transfers when higher-level or specialty care is needed
• Complete timely clinical documentation, orders, and follow-up instructions
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and available hospital-based resources
• Provide emergency care in a 9-bed department with approximately 10,668 annual visits
• Support care delivery in a stroke-certified facility with limited onsite specialty support

Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Russellville, Kentucky.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.