Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

* Job Id: H-NP-137860-1
* Profession: Nurse Practitioner
* Specialty: NP - Other
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Eagle Pass, Texas
* Coverage Period: Nov 12, 2026 – Ongoing
* Shift Schedule: 11a – 11p
* Reason for Coverage: Coverage
* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: Approximately 60 patients per day (22,000 annual ED visits)
* Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, including OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Family Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

* No. of Beds in Department: 14 ED beds, 4 Fast Track beds
* EMR System: Cerner
* Specialty Backup Available: OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Family Medicine

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Active certification through AANP or ANCC (NP) or NCCPA (PA)
* Licenses: Active Texas RN & NP License (NP) or Active Texas PA License (PA); Active DEA registration with Texas address
* DEA / CDS: Active DEA with Texas address required
* Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NRP (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
* Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required; minimum 1 year preferred
* Other Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program; Case logs and CME documentation from previous 2 years required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
* Manage both high-acuity and fast-track patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
* Perform emergency procedures as appropriate (e.g., suturing, splinting, laceration repair).
* Document all patient encounters in Cerner EMR in a timely and accurate manner.
* Coordinate with consulting specialists (OB/GYN, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Family Medicine) as needed.