Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP; Nurse Practitioner in Bowling Green, KY

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner Location: Bowling Green, KY Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Kentucky | Long-Term Locum Tenens

January 1, 2027 Start | Multiple Openings | 6–12 Month Opportunity

Rhino Medical is recruiting experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for an exceptional, long-term locum tenens opportunity across a six-hospital network in Southcentral Kentucky.

This is an opportunity to establish consistent, recurring locum work within one regional healthcare network rather than pursue isolated, short-term assignments. With an anticipated six-month to one-year need, we are seeking NPs and PAs interested in dedicating a substantial portion of their monthly availability to ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage.

The participating hospitals offer distinct clinical environments, from a higher-volume regional emergency department with dedicated physician and APP coverage to smaller community and critical-access facilities. Actual APP assignments will depend on facility staffing needs, clinical qualifications, and approved practice scope.

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Location: Southcentral Kentucky
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: Anticipated 6–12 months
• Openings: Multiple APPs needed
• Schedule: Approximately 6–10 shifts per month anticipated, subject to facility needs
• Availability: Consistent monthly availability strongly preferred
• Shift Types: Day, evening, and night coverage
• Confirmed APP Shifts: 7 AM–7 PM, 10 AM–10 PM, and 7 PM–7 AM at the regional medical center
• Practice Settings: Hospital-based Emergency Medicine, including a higher-volume regional ED and potential community and critical-access assignments
• EMR: Epic transition planned for January 2027 at participating locations; current system and rollout timing vary by facility
• Licensure: Active Kentucky NP or PA license required

Emergency Department Practice Environments

Regional Medical Center – Bowling Green Area

• Approximately 45,000 annual Emergency Department visits
• Higher-acuity emergency medicine practice
• 30 ED rooms and an eight-bed rapid assessment area
• 42 hours of daily physician coverage
• 36 hours of daily APP coverage
• Three 12-hour APP shifts: 7 AM–7 PM, 10 AM–10 PM, and 7 PM–7 AM
• Broad specialty resources and 24/7 CT, X-ray, and ultrasound
• Collaborative, multi-provider emergency department environment

Community and Critical-Access Emergency Departments – Southcentral Kentucky

The broader hospital network includes emergency departments serving the Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Horse Cave, and Albany areas.

These facilities offer varied clinical environments, including:

• Lower-volume community and rural emergency medicine
• Approximately 7,000–11,000 annual ED visits at several locations
• Predominantly low-to-moderate acuity with occasional critical presentations
• Emergency assessment, stabilization, and transfer coordination
• Close collaboration with emergency physicians and nursing teams
• Diagnostic and specialty resources that vary by facility

APP staffing opportunities at these additional hospitals will be determined by individual facility requirements and approved coverage arrangements.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
• Obtain histories, perform examinations, and develop differential diagnoses
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies and…