Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine in Hamilton, NY

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PA Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hamilton, NY Service Setting: Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open (minimum 6-month assignment) Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00a7:00p and 7:00p7:00a (12-hour shifts, flexible schedule) COVERAGE DATES Starting January 1, 2026 (Open-ended contract; minimum 6-month assignment) Minimum commitment: 7 shifts per month PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: All ages (mixed adult and pediatric population) Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 35 patients per day; 13,000 annual visits Admissions: 6.2% admission rate Phone Consults: As needed for specialty referrals Case Mix: General emergency cases; no trauma designation; approximately 6.4% EMS volume FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 24-hour staffed Emergency Department Trauma Level: None (non-designated facility) EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency medicine diagnostic and treatment tools Specialty Backup Available: Limited; independent APP practice under physician collaboration Support Staff Available: Nursing and allied health team support (no scribes) Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No (temporary privileges may be issued after references and documentation are verified) Credentialing Timeline: 4560 days Orientation: Required (includes EMR training and onboarding with PCC); completion of documentation and certifications prior to start COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours; weekly OT after 168 hours REQUIRED PROCEDURES General emergency medicine procedures and acute care management Proficiency required in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA) Management of all acuity levels including stabilization, airway management, and coordination with supervising physician JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active New York Nurse Practitioner license required DEA: Active New York DEA required Board: ANCC or AANP certification required Residency: Not applicable (must have relevant emergency, family, or internal medicine training) Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA) required Experience: Minimum of 1 year of emergency or urgent care experience preferred Other Qualifications: Flu and PPD required (waivers considered); NPDB and background verification required for onboarding DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency medical care in a 24-hour ED alongside physician team Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentations Perform required emergency and urgent care procedures within scope of practice Collaborate with supervising physician, nursing, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and order entry Maintain compliance with facility protocols, credentialing, and clinical documentation standards Participate in required orientation, EMR training, and performance improvement initiatives

Location: Hamilton, New York, US

Posted Date: 11/23/2025