Locum Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Position: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)Purpose of CoverageAddressing a staffing shortage in a high-acuity urgent care setting.Coverage DurationImmediate start for an initial term of 3 months.Work EnvironmentClinical setting.Work ScheduleVariable weekly shifts from Monday to Friday (8 AM - 6:30 PM; 9:30 AM - 8 PM; 11 AM - 10 PM) and weekends (8 AM - 6:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 7 PM). Weekend availability is mandatory.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver urgent care services for all age groups. Conduct procedures, including suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, and toenail removal. Handle a diverse caseload typical of urgent care.Experience RequirementsEmergency Room (ER) experience is essential, with a preference for candidates possessing high-acuity urgent care experience. Expected patient acuity levels range from ESI 3 to 5.On-Call DutiesNone required.Patient VolumeAnticipated patient flow of approximately 3 patients per hour.Shift CompositionEach shift will include an LPN, RNs, and occasionally MAs, along with the support of 2 Emergency Medicine physicians on-site daily.Electronic Medical Record SystemEPIC.Credentialing TimelineApproximately 60 days from application submission.Certification RequirementsMust be Board Certified. Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association.LicensureActive Colorado state licensure is mandatory.Temporary AssignmentsYes, temporary positions are available.