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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed in Texas (Level II Trauma)


Company : Aya Locums


Location : Houston, TX


Created : 2026-02-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Emergency Medicine APP Needed in Texas (Level II Trauma)Target Start Date: April 7, 2026Contract Length: 13 week locum tenens assignment (potential ongoing need)ScheduleCoverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours onlyShift Structure: A variety of day, evening, and overnight shifts, including weekends.Monday Wednesday Shifts:6:00 AM 4:00 PM8:00 AM 6:00 PM12:00 PM 10:00 PM2:00 PM 12:00 AM4:00 PM 2:00 AM8:00 PM 6:00 AMThursday Sunday Shifts:6:00 AM 4:00 PM8:00 AM 6:00 PM2:00 PM 12:00 AM4:00 PM 2:00 AM8:00 PM 6:00 AMCall: NoneOrientation:If experienced with Meditech: 1 orientation shift + 2 shadow shiftsPractice DetailsSetting: High volume Emergency Department within an acute care hospitalHospital Size: 423 bedsED Beds: 49Annual ED Volume: 70,000 visitsAdmissions: 25%Patient Population: UrbanTrauma Level: Level IISupport Staff:2 3 EM physicians per shiftSingle coverage periods overnight and early morningFull multi specialty consultant backup 24/7EMR: MeditechClinical Scope Includes:Standard emergency medicine proceduresManagement of high acuity trauma and medical emergenciesCoordination with trauma surgeons (24/7 onsite)Care within a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Chest Pain CenterCommon Cases:Full spectrum emergency presentationsTrauma, stroke, cardiac, and high acuity medical casesRequirementsBoard Certification: Required (ABEM prepared/certified preferred)License: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLSExperience:High volume ED experienceLevel II trauma experience requiredCase Logs: Required for requested EM privilegesCredentialing Timeframe: Minimum 90 daysName Clear: Required prior to submissionLocationHouston, Texas High volume Level II trauma Emergency Department within a large acute care hospital; local or travel candidates welcomeIf you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.Morgan HennesseyRecruiting Consultant