Job Description
Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine Location: Meridian, MS Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine NP/PA Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Meridian, MS Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 – Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Mix of Day and Night Shifts (9a–6p, 6p–2a) COVERAGE DATES January 2026 Nights (6p–2a): Jan 8–9, 21, 28–29 February 2026 Days (9a–6p): Feb 2, 10, 21–22, 27–28 Nights (6p–2a): Feb 12, 22, 26 March 2026 Days (9a–6p): Mar 31 Nights (6p–2a): Mar 1, 6–8, 12–15, 26 April 2026 Days (9a–6p): Apr 6–8, 14–16, 20–22, 26, 28–29 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Admissions: Yes (via ED physicians) Phone Consults: As needed within emergency department Case Mix: Broad emergency medicine presentations across full acuity spectrum FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup Specialty Backup Available: 30 MD coverage daily Support Staff Available: 18 NPPAs per day, MDs, RNs, ED staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Emergency medicine clinical procedures appropriate to APP scope of practice Evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with emergent or urgent conditions JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Mississippi State License Board: Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified through AANP or ANCC (FNP) Physician Assistant – Certified through NCCPA DEA: Active DEA with Controlled Substance Permit (CSPA) Certifications: ACLS, PALS, and BLS required Experience: Prior emergency medicine experience preferred Other Qualifications: Must maintain 40 CME credits, case logs, and supervising protocol, EPIC EMR experience preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients across all acuity levels Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical emergencies Perform procedures within the approved scope of practice Order and interpret diagnostic tests and initiate treatment plans Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and coordination of care Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams Ensure adherence to hospital policies, safety protocols, and compliance standards