Locum Tenens Emergency NP/PA - Level II Trauma ED, 100% Clinical, Overland Park KS

We’re looking for an experienced Emergency Medicine clinician - an NP or PA - for a locum tenens shift in Overland Park, Kansas. You’ll work full-time in a Level II trauma center ED, focusing on direct patient care for a varied mix of moderate-acuity presentations.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who come to the emergency department.
• Manage a range of acute illnesses and injuries, with an emphasis on ESI Level 2 and 3 cases.
• Develop treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Work closely with emergency physicians and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate care.
• Stabilize patients, arrange admissions or transfers when needed, and handle discharges.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Provide 100% clinical care with no administrative duties.

Emergency department snapshot

• 24 ER beds
• 7 vertical pathway spaces
• 2 intake rooms
• Patient volume: ~1-1.5 patients per hour
• Typical acuity: primarily ESI Level 2 and 3
• Trauma designation: Level II
• Administrative-to-clinical ratio: entirely clinical (no admin)

What we’re looking for

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• At least 2 years of emergency medicine experience
• Active Kansas license or eligibility to obtain one
• Current facility-required certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS as applicable)

If you enjoy fast-paced, hands-on emergency care and want a locum role with a clinical-only focus at a Level II center, this could be a great fit.