Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 36-week locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting Jan 5, 2026. Join a tertiary care center with a flexible schedule including 12- and 8-hour shifts across days, mids, nights, and weekends in a high-acuity emergency department.

Job Details

• Location: New Jersey
• Facility Type: Tertiary Care Center
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 36 weeks
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Day 7a-7p, Mid 10a-10p, Night 5p-5a, Weekends 8a-8p and 2p-2a; option for 12x12 or 144 hours monthly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency care for adult and geriatric patients in an emergency department
• Perform all lifesaving procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, chest tube insertion, arterial and central line placement
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and utilize robust specialist backup
• Participate in care at an academic center with access to university-affiliated specialists
• Document patient care using the Epic EMR system

Additional Information

• Trauma experience highly preferred due to acuity, volume, and setting
• Must hold an active GA license
• Ongoing contract pool with 13-week minimum commitment and potential for extension

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.