NP/PA - Emergency Medicine | 26-Week Travel Contract – Horse Cave, KY

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine in Horse Cave, Kentucky

Locum tenens Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant job in Horse Cave, Kentucky, at a critical access hospital. Join an on-site emergency department and provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a balanced clinical environment with predominantly lower-acuity patients, occasional higher-acuity emergencies, and support from supervising physicians. This Kentucky healthcare opportunity is based in a welcoming south-central Kentucky community known for its small-town charm and convenient access to regional attractions, including Mammoth Cave National Park.

Emergency Medicine Job Details

• Location: Horse Cave, Kentucky
• Opportunity Type: Locum tenens
• Practice Setting: Critical access hospital emergency department
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; night shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; occasional 24-hour coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,260–$3,860
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 6,984 annual visits
• Department Capacity: 5 emergency department beds and 2 trauma beds
• Clinical Environment: Stroke-ready and heart attack-ready facility with limited on-site specialty support, no ICU, and approximately 1–2 transfers per shift

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Job Requirements

• Current certification and clinical eligibility as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Physician Assistant (PA)
• At least 1 year of clinical experience; emergency medicine experience is strongly preferred
• Comfort working in a critical access emergency department and managing a broad range of acute presentations
• Ability to evaluate and stabilize patients while determining when transfer to a higher level of care is appropriate
• Current, unrestricted professional license or eligibility for licensure in Kentucky, as applicable
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and medical documentation skills

Emergency Medicine Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the emergency department
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent medical conditions
• Provide emergency stabilization and initiate appropriate clinical interventions
• Recognize higher-acuity presentations and coordinate transfers to facilities with advanced services
• Complete timely patient documentation, orders, and discharge instructions in Epic
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Deliver patient-centered care in a community-focused emergency medicine setting

Apply now for this locum tenens Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in Horse Cave, Kentucky.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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