Locums - Lake City, Florida NP/PA Emergency Medicine Opportunity
Clinical RoleRecruitWell is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for locums Emergency Medicine coverage in Lake City, Florida. This is a 13-week assignment with a primary need for PM shifts. Providers will work in a busy Emergency Department with a collaborative physician/APP staffing model and dedicated triage support for lower-acuity patients.
Assignment Details
Start: ASAP
Assignment duration: 13 weeks
PM shifts needed
Shift length: 10-12 hours
All hours are clinical
One orientation day
One shadow shift with Expanse EMR training
Position Highlights
NP/PA Emergency Medicine opportunity
40 Emergency Department bays
Approximately 1.8 patients per hour
10-11 Emergency Medicine providers staffed over a 24-hour period
Nurse/APP triage available for lower-acuity patients
ED admission rate: Approximately 15%
Established Emergency Department support staff
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients
Provide care across a broad range of Emergency Medicine presentations
Manage lower- and higher-acuity patients as clinically appropriate
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other Emergency Department staff
Complete timely clinical documentation
Coordinate admissions and discharge planning as appropriate
Support & Technology
Nurse/APP triage for lower-acuity patients
Standard Emergency Department support staff
Nursing ratio: Approximately 1:4
10-11 Emergency Medicine providers across a 24-hour period
EMR: Expanse
Shadow shift includes EMR training
Requirements
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Board Certified required
Active Florida license required
Minimum 1-2 years of experience required
Emergency Medicine experience required
Credentialing
Organization & Team
40-bed Emergency Department
Collaborative physician and APP staffing model
Dedicated lower-acuity triage support
PM shift coverage need
About Lake City, FloridaLocation & Access: Lake City is located in North Florida at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, providing convenient access to Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and surrounding communities.
Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a smaller-community atmosphere with local dining, shopping, and easy access to many of North Florida's outdoor destinations.
Outdoor Recreation: Lake City is close to numerous freshwater springs, rivers, lakes, state parks, and trails, offering opportunities for swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and boating.
Attractions: The surrounding region includes several popular North Florida springs and natural recreation areas, along with easy access to regional events and destinations.
Quality of Life: Lake City offers a relaxed North Florida lifestyle, lower-density living, and convenient access to larger cities while remaining close to extensive outdoor recreation.
What RecruitWell Provides
A+ rated malpractice coverage
Weekly direct deposit
24/7 dedicated recruiter support
Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness
