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Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
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Profession: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
Specialty: NP/PA - Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Coverage Period: Aug 29, 2026 - Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Nights, 8p - 6a
Reason for Coverage: Coverage
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
Average Daily Volume: 93 encounters per day
Case Mix: General ED patient mix
FACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup Available: Critical care team available; ICU open
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: Active certification through AANP/ANCC
Licenses: Active TN RN License, TN NP License, TN DEA with Prescriptive Authority
DEA / CDS: Active DEA and CDS required
Certifications: ACLS, PALS
Experience: 2 years of recent experience preferred; new grads considered
Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years, Preeclampsia-Eclampsia CME, MMR/Varicella immunity documentation, TB test
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED during night shifts.
Manage a high volume of patient encounters (approximately 93 per day total department).
Collaborate with supervising physicians and other advanced practice providers.
Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility policies.
Worksite address
kingsport, TN, 37662, US
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