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Locum Tenens NP/PA - Hybrid Hospitalist / Emergency Medicine Location: Hawarden, IowaCoverage Dates: January 24-31, 2026Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Position Overview RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a hybrid Hospitalist / Emergency Medicine locum assignment at a licensed 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (17 operational beds). This is an autonomous role with full ancillary and telemedicine subspecialty support. Facility Details Licensed Beds: 25Operational Beds: 17Acute Care: 10Swing Beds: 7ICU: NoneSNF: NoneAverage Daily Census: 4-6 medical floor patientsAverage Length of Stay:Acute: 1-3 daysSwing: 8-10 daysEmergency Department Volume:6-8 encounters/day2,500-2,700 visits annuallyEMR: Thrive software with TruBridgeAncillary Services: Onsite lab and imagingFull radiology suite (excluding nuclear medicine) Schedule & Coverage Shifts: 24-hour shiftsCall: 24/7 call coverageRounding:Daily rounding begins at 8:00 AM with interdisciplinary team(social worker/case manager, pharmacist, nursing)Weekly swing-bed rounding focused on transitions of care Patient Acuity & Case Mix CHFCOPDCellulitisGastrointestinal conditions Subspecialty Support Cardiology - TelemedicinePulmonology - TelemedicineInfectious Disease - Telemedicine Clinics Three clinics total:Two provider-based/RHC clinicsOne freestanding clinicOne clinic attached to the hospital; two located within 12 miles Community Highlights Economy primarily driven by agricultureMajor employers include local school systems, Coilcraft, and the hospital Experience & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of autonomous practice experienceAbility to perform all ED and inpatient proceduresNP or PA with appropriate licensure for Iowa Credentialing Estimated timeline: 60 days RecruitWell Support A-rated malpractice insuranceWeekly direct deposit24/7 recruiter supportFull credentialing and onboarding assistancePrepaid travel and lodging