Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine NP/PA – Meridian, MS (Epic, Inpatient, Jan 2026 Ongoing)

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We’re looking for an experienced Emergency Medicine NP/PA to join an inpatient emergency department team in Meridian, Mississippi. This is a locum tenens assignment that begins January 1, 2026, and will be ongoing. The ED is a new startup with a go-live date of 12/02/2025 and is filling a full-time vacancy.

Schedule & Coverage

• Flexible clinical schedule with a daily staffing model that includes 30 MD hours and 18 NP/PA hours per day.
• Coverage begins 01/01/2026 and is open/ongoing.
• Clinical-only coverage (no administrative duties required).

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Care for both adults and pediatric patients across the full acuity spectrum.
• Manage ED admissions per department workflow and provide phone consults as needed.
• Broad case mix typical of emergency medicine: evaluation, stabilization, and management of urgent and emergent conditions.

Facility & Support

• Electronic medical record: Epic.
• Standard emergency department setup and equipment.
• Strong onsite support with physician backup (30 MD coverage daily) and 18 NPPAs available per day.
• Nearest airport: Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

Privileges, Compliance & Credentialing

• Hospital privileges are required (temporary privileges not specified).
• Credentialing timeline not specified; anticipated to be completed prior to go-live (12/02/2025).
• Ongoing requirements: maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Active Mississippi RN/NP/PA state license.
• Nurse Practitioner: Board certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP).
• Physician Assistant: Certified through NCCPA.
• Active DEA registration with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA).
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
• Prior emergency medicine experience is preferred.

Clinical Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care across all acuity levels.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic emergency conditions.
• Perform emergency medicine procedures appropriate to APP scope of practice.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans.
• Document and coordinate care in Epic.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
• Follow hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards.

Compensation & Logistics

• Contract type: fixed, with daily and weekly overtime options based on differential structure.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: not specified (typically covered by agency, confirm during contracting).

If you have emergency department experience, necessary licensure and certifications, and are available to start in January 2026, this role offers a chance to help launch and support a new ED program in Meridian.