Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP; Nurse Practitioner in Frederick, MD

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner Location: Frederick, MD 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 / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) – Frederick, MD | Locum Tenens

Hospital-Based Emergency Department | 60,000 Annual ED Visits | 24/7 Physician & APP Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge in seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for a locum tenens opportunity in Frederick, Maryland.

Join an established , high-volume Emergency Department serving approximately 60,000 patient visits annually, supported by around-the-clock Emergency Medicine physician and Advanced Practice Provider coverage.

This opportunity is suited for APPs who are comfortable evaluating acute medical conditions, managing emergency department patients, and collaborating with physicians and specialty teams in a busy hospital environment.

Position Overview

• Location:
  
  Frederick, Maryland
• Specialty:
  Emergency Medicine
• Position Type:
  Locum Tenens
• Eligible Professions:
  Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Practice Setting:
  Hospital-Based Adult Emergency Department
• Annual Emergency Department Volume:
  Approximately 60,000 Visits
• Physician Coverage: 24 Hours Daily
• APP Coverage: 24 Hours Daily
• Emergency Department Patient Volume:
  Approximately 1.4–1.8 Patients per Hour, per Provided Practice Profile
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Variable Based on Departmental Volume and Coverage Needs
• Hospital Type:
  Acute Care
• Hospital Capacity: 298 Beds
• EMR:
  Meditech
• Clinical Resources: 24/7 CT, MRI, and Ultrasound Availability

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical concerns.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform focused or complete physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, and other clinically indicated testing.
• Manage common emergency presentations, including respiratory complaints, abdominal pain, infections, minor injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and other acute medical concerns.
• Identify potentially unstable or critically ill patients requiring immediate physician involvement or escalation of care.
• Perform emergency department procedures consistent with professional training, experience, and granted clinical privileges.
• Initiate appropriate treatment, medication management, and supportive care.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians regarding complex cases, clinical decision-making, and patient disposition.
• Coordinate specialty consultations, hospital admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and appropriate follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Meditech.
• Support efficient emergency department patient flow and continuity of care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Active Maryland professional license appropriate to the applicant's discipline.
• National board certification appropriate to the applicant's profession and clinical specialty.
• Nurse Practitioners must hold Acute Care certification. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification alone is not accepted.
• Clinical experience managing acute illnesses and injuries in an Emergency Department or comparable acute care setting.
• Demonstrated competence in emergency assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and escalation of care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Emergency Medicine physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Current life-support certifications as required by the facility and applicable clinical privileges.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and proficiency with emergency department documentation.

Clinical Environment & Support

• Established, High-Volume Adult Emergency Department
• Approximately 60,000 Annual Emergency Department Visits
• Continuous Physician and APP Coverage
• Onsite Intensive Care Resources
• 24/7 CT and Ultrasound Availability
• 24/7 MRI Availability
• Bedside Ultrasound
• Medical and Surgical Specialty Consultation Resources
• Regional Trauma and Specialty Transfer Resources
• Meditech Electronic Medical Records

Opportunity Highlights

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