Locum NP/PA – Emergency Medicine in Brownsville/Weslaco/Harlingen, TX | Epic, Travel/Lodging Covered

Job ID: N/A

Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Dallas, TX
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage: Clinical only
Start: ASAP — ongoing
Schedule: Flexible; shifts vary by site (examples: 10a–6p, 2p–10p, 4p–2a, 4p–10p). Final schedule confirmed per location.

Patient Population

• All ages
• Case mix: general emergency medicine including trauma, cardiac, neuro, ortho, OB/GYN support
• Admissions: yes
• Volume: varies by site

Facility & Support

• ED bed count: varies by location
• Trauma levels: III/III, free-standing, micro (site-dependent)
• EMR: Epic; documentation expectations in T‑System
• Specialty backup: Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics
• Support staff: experienced nursing and physician staffing
• Reason for coverage: supplemental

Privileges & Credentialing

• Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges not available
• Credentialing timeline: approximately 90 days

Compensation & Logistics

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: covered

Clinical Scope & Required Procedures

• Full-scope emergency medicine: trauma stabilization/management, cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic emergency care, and standard ED procedures per credentialing

Requirements

• License: active Texas NP license
• Certification: BC (ANCC or AANP) or NCCPA
• DEA: active
• Certifications: ATLS, PALS
• Experience: minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct ED patient care within scope and credentialing
• Perform evaluations, treatments, and procedures appropriate to privileges
• Participate in triage and support ED workflow
• Coordinate care with specialty teams and hospital services
• Accurately document all encounters in T‑System
• Collaborate with nursing staff and scribes to optimize throughput