Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Assignment Details
Location: Brentwood and Surrounding Pittsburgh Area, Pennsylvania
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Specialty: Urgent Care
Practice Setting: Outpatient Urgent Care
Coverage Type: Scheduled Day Coverage / No Call
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Expected Duration: Ongoing
Coverage Need: Full-Time
EMR: Epic
Compensation:
Hourly - $130/hr
Orientation - $130/hr
Schedule
Monday-Sunday Coverage
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Approximately 20 Shifts Per Month
No Call
Provider Will Rotate Between Multiple Urgent Care Locations
Sites Are Within Approximately 30 Miles of Each Other
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: All Ages, Including Pediatrics Age 6 Months+
Approximately 3-4 Patients Per Hour
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Outpatient Urgent Care Services
Evaluate and Treat Common Acute Illnesses and Minor Injuries
Treat Cold and Flu Symptoms
Evaluate and Treat Rashes, Abrasions, and Lacerations
Manage Sprains and Minor Burns
Perform Suturing and Wound Care
Perform Incision and Drainage
Perform Splinting and Basic Orthopedic Procedures
Perform and Interpret X-Rays and EKGs
Perform Blood Draws and Start IVs
Provide Pediatric Urgent Care
Refer Higher-Acuity Patients to the Emergency Department
Work Independently Without Onsite Supervision
Required Procedures / Skills
Suturing
Wound Care
Incision and Drainage
Splinting
X-Rays
EKGs
Blood Draws
IV Placement
Pediatric Care
Independent Practice
Clinical Environment / Support
Medical Assistants Available Onsite
Radiology Technicians Available Onsite
Sites Typically Staffed With 1-3 Providers Per Day
Provider May Work Independently
If a Physician Is Not Onsite, a Physician Will Be Remotely Available for Escalation
Requirements
Board Certified - Required
Active Pennsylvania License - Required at Time of Application
Candidates Requiring Licensure Will Not Be Accepted
DEA Registration - Required
Pennsylvania CSR License - Required
ACLS - Required
BLS - Required
PALS - Required
Minimum of 2 Years of Urgent Care Experience OR 1 Year of Emergency Medicine Experience - Required
Must Be Comfortable Treating Patients of All Ages, Including Pediatrics Age 6 Months+
Must Be Comfortable With Orthopedic Procedures, Including Splinting
Must Be Comfortable With Wound Care
Must Be Comfortable Working Independently
Drive-In Candidates Within Approximately 2-3 Hours of the Coverage Area - Required
Submission Requirements
Must Confirm Provider Comfort With Suturing, Wound Care, and Incision and Drainage
Must Confirm Provider Comfort With Splinting
Must Confirm Provider Comfort With X-Rays and EKGs
Must Confirm Provider Comfort With Blood Draws and IVs
Must Confirm Provider Comfort Working Independently
Must Confirm Provider Comfort Treating Pediatric Patients
Credentialing
Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 Days
Full Privileges Available
Temporary Privileges Available
