About this opportunity
Aya Locums lists this Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed in Texas (Level II Trauma) opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Emergency Medicine APP Needed in Texas (Level II Trauma)
Target Start Date: April 7, 2026
Contract Length: 13 week locum tenens assignment (potential ongoing need)
Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only
Shift Structure:
A variety of day, evening, and overnight shifts, including weekends.
Monday Wednesday Shifts:
6:00 AM 4:00 PM
8:00 AM 6:00 PM
12:00 PM 10:00 PM
2:00 PM 12:00 AM
4:00 PM 2:00 AM
8:00 PM 6:00 AM
Thursday Sunday Shifts:
6:00 AM 4:00 PM
8:00 AM 6:00 PM
2:00 PM 12:00 AM
4:00 PM 2:00 AM
8:00 PM 6:00 AM
Call: None
Orientation:
If experienced with Meditech: 1 orientation shift + 2 shadow shifts
Practice Details
Setting: High volume Emergency Department within an acute care hospital
Hospital Size: 423 beds
ED Beds: 49
Annual ED Volume: 70,000 visits
Admissions: 25%
Patient Population: Urban
Trauma Level: Level II
Support Staff:
2 3 EM physicians per shift
Single coverage periods overnight and early morning
Full multi specialty consultant backup 24/7
EMR: Meditech
Clinical Scope Includes:
Standard emergency medicine procedures
Management of high acuity trauma and medical emergencies
Coordination with trauma surgeons (24/7 onsite)
Care within a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Chest Pain Center
Common Cases:
Full spectrum emergency presentations
Trauma, stroke, cardiac, and high acuity medical cases
Requirements
Board Certification: Required (ABEM prepared/certified preferred)
License: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)
Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS
Experience:
High volume ED experience
Level II trauma experience required
Case Logs: Required for requested EM privileges
Credentialing Timeframe: Minimum 90 days
Name Clear: Required prior to submission
Location
Houston, Texas High volume Level II trauma Emergency Department within a large acute care hospital; local or travel candidates welcome
If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.
Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
Who can apply
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