Emergency Medicine Coastal Acute Care Provider

Emergency Medicine Coastal Acute Care Provider (NP/PA)
Company:
Hire Now Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)
Hire Now Snapshot Hire Now Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Emergency Medicine Coastal Acute Care Provider (NP/PA) to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time 1099 independent contractor opportunity is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong emergency medicine background who thrives in autonomous clinical environments while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality emergency care across two modern community emergency departments located near Islamorada in the Florida Keys
. This position offers an exceptional combination of clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to practice medicine in one of the nation's most desirable coastal communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with emergent and urgent medical conditions.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients while collaborating with emergency physicians and clinical staff.
• Perform common emergency department procedures within scope of practice.
• Order, interpret, and analyze laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical testing.
• Document patient encounters accurately using Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Manage patient flow efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and patient safety.
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, EMS personnel, and ancillary departments.
• Respond rapidly to changing patient conditions while exercising sound clinical judgment.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and emergency medicine best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Active Florida NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain licensure before employment.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent Emergency Medicine experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
• Current certifications in:
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • ATLS
• Experience practicing independently within an Emergency Department.
• Strong clinical decision-making and emergency assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• U.S.
  
  -based applicants only.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of Emergency Department APP experience.
• Experience practicing within community hospitals or critical access emergency departments.
• Previous Cerner EMR experience.
• Experience managing a broad range of emergency medical conditions across adult and pediatric populations.
• Strong procedural skills and comfort working in lower-volume emergency settings requiring independent clinical judgment.
• Demonstrated history of excellent patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.
• Stable employment history demonstrating long-term commitment and career progression.

Hire Now Package Compensation: $155,000–$165,000 annually (approximately $85/hour 1099 Independent Contractor
) Benefits &

Work Location:

• Full-Time 1099 Independent Contractor
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite — Near Islamorada, Florida Keys
• Flexible 12:00 PM–8:00 PM shift schedule
• Practice across two modern emergency departments
• Collaborative physician support
• Coastal lifestyle with world-class boating, fishing, diving, and outdoor recreation
• Applicant Requirements: U.S.
  
  -based applicants only. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hire Now Checklist Hire Now Staffing is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Coastal Acute Care Provider (NP/PA) who demonstrates the following:

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Possesses an active Florida NP or PA license (or eligibility).
• Has at least two years of recent Emergency Medicine APP experience.
• Maintains current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications.
• Demonstrates exceptional emergency assessment, diagnostic, and treatment capabilities.
• Excels in independent clinical decision-making while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicates professionally with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications.

Hire Now Standout Candidates Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Extensive Emergency…