Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) Locum Tenens Oak Bluffs, MA
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, beginning February 1, 2027.
The provider will deliver emergency care to adult and pediatric patients in a critical access hospital emergency department. The position primarily involves treating lower-acuity and fast-track patients, with independent patient management and physician consultation available as needed.
Candidates must have at least two years of emergency department experience and be proficient in emergency procedures, acute care management, and patient assessment.
Compensation:
Hourly: $105/hr
Overtime: $105/hr
Holiday: $145/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (FNP or AGACNP)
Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 1, 2027
Duration: 6 Months, With Option to Extend
Initial Contract: 13 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Emergency Department / Critical Access Hospital
Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Orientation: 8 Hours
Schedule
Employment Type: Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
Shifts Per Week: Four 10-Hour Shifts
Shift Options: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM or 12:00 PM 10:00 PM
Schedule Requirements: Combination of Days, Evenings, and Weekends
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Call: None
Patient Population / Volume
Average Patient Census: Approximately 10 Patients Per Shift
Adult Patients
Pediatric Patients
Lower-Acuity Emergency Department Patients
Fast-Track Patients
Patients With Acute Illnesses and Injuries
Clinical Responsibilities
Evaluate and Treat Emergency Department Patients
Perform Comprehensive History and Physical Examinations
Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests
Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
Manage Assigned Patients Independently When Appropriate
Consult With Emergency Medicine Physicians as Needed
Provide Treatment for Acute Illnesses and Injuries
Perform Emergency Department Procedures
Coordinate Patient Discharges and Follow-Up Care
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Collaborate With Physicians, Nurses, and Emergency Department Staff
Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care
Required Procedures / Skills
History and Physical Examinations
Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
Acute Illness and Injury Management
Suturing and Laceration Repair
Incision and Drainage
Splinting and Fracture Management
Joint Reductions
Endotracheal Intubation
Emergency Patient Stabilization
Patient Discharge Planning
Adult and Pediatric Emergency Care
Clinical Environment / Support
Critical Access Hospital
25-Bed Facility
Emergency Department and Fast-Track Setting
Approximately 10 Patients Per Shift
Independent NP Patient Management
Emergency Medicine Physician Available for Consultation
Epic EMR
No Call Responsibilities
Requirements
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Required
Active Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner License Required
At Least 2 Years of Emergency Department Experience Required
Urgent Care Experience Alone Does Not Qualify
License and Scope of Practice Must Permit Pediatric Patient Care
ACLS Certification Required
BLS Certification Required
PALS Certification Required
Experience Treating Adult and Pediatric Patients
Proficiency in Emergency Department Procedures
Ability to Manage Lower-Acuity and Fast-Track Patients
Comfortable Practicing Independently With Physician Support
Ability to Work Days, Evenings, and Weekends
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
FNP or AGACNP Certification
Active Massachusetts NP License
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
Minimum 2 Years of Emergency Department Experience
Confirmation of Pediatric Patient Care Authorization
Documentation of Emergency Procedure Experience
Confirmation of Full-Time Schedule Availability
Provider Name and NPI Required for Name Clear
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 90 Days
Active Massachusetts NP License Required
FNP or AGACNP Certification Required
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Required
Emergency Department Experience Verification Required
Pediatric Patient Care Authorization Required
