Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant — Blacksburg, VA

Job ID: Not provided

Location: Blacksburg & Christiansburg, VA
Facility: LewisGale Regional Health System (main hospital and Christiansburg freestanding ED)
Service Setting: Inpatient / Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical only
Coverage Period: Ongoing; begins March 1, 2026 (open-ended based on coverage needs)
Schedule: Flexible—days, nights, weekends, holidays

Patient Population and Volume

• All ages; full-scope emergency medicine
• Combined ED volume ~40,000 annual visits across sites
• Admissions and ED rounding required
• Phone consults as needed

Facility and Resources

• 146-bed hospital; Level III trauma center
• Meditech EMR
• Standard ED equipment and 24-hour NP/PA coverage
• Physician specialty backup available

Privileges and Compliance

• Hospital privileges and cross-credentialing required (including LewisGale Christiansburg Freestanding ED)
• Must document encounters in Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia NP or PA license
• National certification for NP or PA
• Active DEA registration
• Emergency medicine–related certifications per facility standards (e.g., ACLS, PALS, etc.)
• Emergency department experience required
• Willingness to work variable shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays

Scope of Practice / Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages
• Cover shifts at both hospital and freestanding ED as scheduled
• Perform ED procedures consistent with advanced practice emergency medicine
• Manage patient flow, triage, and clinical decision-making in a Level III trauma environment
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services
• Accurately document all patient encounters in Meditech

Compensation & Logistics

• Locum tenens arrangement
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: not specified in posting