Locum - Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine - Nags Head, NC

Updated 3/10/26
$90.00 – $105.00 hourly
Nags Head, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required Other
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist with upcoming Emergency Department coverage. This locum role offers flexible scheduling, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work in a supportive community-based hospital setting.
New providers must be available for a brief orientation the day prior to their first scheduled shift. Coverage is needed as soon as credentialing is complete.

Coverage Dates & Times
Coverage Needed

7a-7p
4/6/2026 7a-7p
5/17/2026 7a-7p
5/23/2026 7a-7p
5/29/2026 7a-7p
5/30/2026 7a-7p

10a-10p
4/3/2026 10a-10p
4/12/2026 10a-10p
5/10/2026 10a-10p

2p-12a
5/13/2026 2p-12a
5/14/2026 2p-12a
5/22/2026 2p-12a

6p-6a
4/30/2026 6p-6a
5/1/2026 6p-6a
5/2/2026 6p-6a
5/3/2026 6p-6a
5/4/2026 6p-6a
5/5/2026 6p-6a
5/9/2026 6p-6a
5/10/2026 6p-6a
Ongoing additional Shifts Available

Position Details
Inpatient only – candidates must have Emergency Department inpatient experience within the last 12 months
Established team of physicians and APPs providing 24/7 coverage
Average inpatient census: ~20 patients
No ICU or critical care duties
Provider responsible for responding to codes
Specialty consultation available (general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, telestroke)
Transfers supported by ground and air services
System-wide EMR: EPIC
No call responsibilities
Facility Snapshot
21-bed hospital
18 acute care medical-surgical beds, 2 labor/delivery/recovery beds, 1 level II nursery bed
3 operating rooms plus a designated C-section suite
24-hour Emergency Department and laboratory availability
On-site anesthesiologist and radiology coverage

Requirements
Active and unrestricted North Carolina license with NC DEA
BLS, ACLS, and PALS/APLS certifications (American Heart Association only)
Must be comfortable with ED coverage and inpatient responsibilities
Minimum of 12 months recent ED inpatient experience required

About Us 
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a locum tenens and permanent placement healthcare recruiting firm that is bridging the gap between healthcare companies and high-quality candidates. We do that by utilizing our core values of communication, collaboration, and accountability. TinkBird is a Small, Woman-Owned Business Employer.
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Job Description