Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Meridian, MS
Full-Time
May 10, 2026
Healthcare Services
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
* Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PA
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Meridian, MS
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Coverage Type: Clinical Only
* Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 - Ongoing
* Clinical Shift Schedule: Mix of Day and Night Shifts (9a-6p, 6p-2a)
COVERAGE DATES
January 2026
* Nights (6p-2a): Jan 8-9, 21, 28-29
February 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Feb 2, 10, 21-22, 27-28
* Nights (6p-2a): Feb 12, 22, 26
March 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Mar 31
* Nights (6p-2a): Mar 1, 6-8, 12-15, 26
April 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Apr 6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 26, 28-29
PATIENT INFORMATION
* Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
* Admissions: Yes (via ED physicians)
* Phone Consults: As needed within emergency department
* Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine presentations across full acuity spectrum
FACILITY INFORMATION
* EMR System: Epic
* Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup
* Specialty Backup Available: 30 MD coverage daily
* Support Staff Available: 18 NPPAs per day, MDs, RNs, ED staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
* Emergency medicine clinical procedures appropriate to APP scope of practice
* Evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Licenses: Active Mississippi State License
* Board:
* Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP)
* Physician Assistant - Certified through NCCPA
* DEA: Active DEA with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA)
* Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS required
* Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred
* Other Qualifications: Must maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol, EPIC EMR experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients across all acuity levels
* Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical emergencies
* Perform procedures within the approved scope of practice
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans
* Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and coordination of care
* Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
* Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards
* Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PA
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Meridian, MS
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Coverage Type: Clinical Only
* Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 - Ongoing
* Clinical Shift Schedule: Mix of Day and Night Shifts (9a-6p, 6p-2a)
COVERAGE DATES
January 2026
* Nights (6p-2a): Jan 8-9, 21, 28-29
February 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Feb 2, 10, 21-22, 27-28
* Nights (6p-2a): Feb 12, 22, 26
March 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Mar 31
* Nights (6p-2a): Mar 1, 6-8, 12-15, 26
April 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Apr 6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 26, 28-29
PATIENT INFORMATION
* Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
* Admissions: Yes (via ED physicians)
* Phone Consults: As needed within emergency department
* Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine presentations across full acuity spectrum
FACILITY INFORMATION
* EMR System: Epic
* Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup
* Specialty Backup Available: 30 MD coverage daily
* Support Staff Available: 18 NPPAs per day, MDs, RNs, ED staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
* Emergency medicine clinical procedures appropriate to APP scope of practice
* Evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Licenses: Active Mississippi State License
* Board:
* Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP)
* Physician Assistant - Certified through NCCPA
* DEA: Active DEA with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA)
* Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS required
* Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred
* Other Qualifications: Must maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol, EPIC EMR experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients across all acuity levels
* Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical emergencies
* Perform procedures within the approved scope of practice
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans
* Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and coordination of care
* Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
* Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards
JOB OVERVIEW
* Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PA
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Meridian, MS
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Coverage Type: Clinical Only
* Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 - Ongoing
* Clinical Shift Schedule: Mix of Day and Night Shifts (9a-6p, 6p-2a)
COVERAGE DATES
January 2026
* Nights (6p-2a): Jan 8-9, 21, 28-29
February 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Feb 2, 10, 21-22, 27-28
* Nights (6p-2a): Feb 12, 22, 26
March 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Mar 31
* Nights (6p-2a): Mar 1, 6-8, 12-15, 26
April 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Apr 6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 26, 28-29
PATIENT INFORMATION
* Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
* Admissions: Yes (via ED physicians)
* Phone Consults: As needed within emergency department
* Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine presentations across full acuity spectrum
FACILITY INFORMATION
* EMR System: Epic
* Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup
* Specialty Backup Available: 30 MD coverage daily
* Support Staff Available: 18 NPPAs per day, MDs, RNs, ED staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
* Emergency medicine clinical procedures appropriate to APP scope of practice
* Evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Licenses: Active Mississippi State License
* Board:
* Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP)
* Physician Assistant - Certified through NCCPA
* DEA: Active DEA with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA)
* Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS required
* Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred
* Other Qualifications: Must maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol, EPIC EMR experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients across all acuity levels
* Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical emergencies
* Perform procedures within the approved scope of practice
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans
* Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and coordination of care
* Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
* Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards
* Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PA
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Meridian, MS
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Coverage Type: Clinical Only
* Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 - Ongoing
* Clinical Shift Schedule: Mix of Day and Night Shifts (9a-6p, 6p-2a)
COVERAGE DATES
January 2026
* Nights (6p-2a): Jan 8-9, 21, 28-29
February 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Feb 2, 10, 21-22, 27-28
* Nights (6p-2a): Feb 12, 22, 26
March 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Mar 31
* Nights (6p-2a): Mar 1, 6-8, 12-15, 26
April 2026
* Days (9a-6p): Apr 6-8, 14-16, 20-22, 26, 28-29
PATIENT INFORMATION
* Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
* Admissions: Yes (via ED physicians)
* Phone Consults: As needed within emergency department
* Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine presentations across full acuity spectrum
FACILITY INFORMATION
* EMR System: Epic
* Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup
* Specialty Backup Available: 30 MD coverage daily
* Support Staff Available: 18 NPPAs per day, MDs, RNs, ED staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
* Emergency medicine clinical procedures appropriate to APP scope of practice
* Evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Licenses: Active Mississippi State License
* Board:
* Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP)
* Physician Assistant - Certified through NCCPA
* DEA: Active DEA with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA)
* Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS required
* Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred
* Other Qualifications: Must maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol, EPIC EMR experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients across all acuity levels
* Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical emergencies
* Perform procedures within the approved scope of practice
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans
* Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and coordination of care
* Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
* Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards
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