Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine
Shiprock, NM
Lumbee Group
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible

Nurse Practitioner  

Local or Travel 
Location: Shiprock, NM 87420 

Pay Rate: $75 per hour plus $1,246 weekly travel stipends  
Schedule: 10 to 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.  

Contract Length: 6 months with the option to extend 

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide emergency and urgent care services in a busy IHS Emergency Department. This role is ideal for providers who thrive in high-acuity environments and are confident in independent clinical decision-making. 

Requirements: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an NP or PA-C (Emergency or acute care preferred)
• Active NP unrestricted license in the U.S.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Valid state driver's license throughout the term of this contract.
• Valid Liability insurance 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide comprehensive emergency and urgent care to patients of all ages in ED and SuperTrack settings 
• Perform rapid assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans for acute and critical cases 
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs and imaging 
• Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, splinting, wound care, etc.) 
• Stabilize and manage life-threatening conditions, initiating emergency interventions when necessary 
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes 
• Prioritize and manage patient flow in a high-volume emergency setting 
• Accurately document all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) before end of shift 
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, clinical guidelines, and quality standards 
• Provide patient education, discharge instructions, and follow-up care planning