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

Emergency Medicine APP Needed in Texas (Level II Trauma)
Target Start Date: April 7, 2026
Contract Length: 13-week locum tenens assignment (potential ongoing need)

Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only
Shift Structure:
A variety of day, evening, and overnight shifts, including weekends.

Monday–Wednesday Shifts:

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Thursday–Sunday Shifts:

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Call: None

Orientation:

If experienced with Meditech: 1 orientation shift + 2 shadow shifts

Practice Details
Setting: High-volume Emergency Department within an acute care hospital
Hospital Size: 423 beds
ED Beds: 49
Annual ED Volume: ~70,000 visits
Admissions: ~25%
Patient Population: Urban
Trauma Level: Level II
Support Staff:

2–3 EM physicians per shift

Single-coverage periods overnight and early morning

Full multi-specialty consultant backup 24/7

EMR: Meditech

Clinical Scope Includes:

Standard emergency medicine procedures

Management of high-acuity trauma and medical emergencies

Coordination with trauma surgeons (24/7 onsite)

Care within a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Chest Pain Center

Common Cases:

Full spectrum emergency presentations

Trauma, stroke, cardiac, and high-acuity medical cases

Requirements
Board Certification: Required (ABEM-prepared/certified preferred)

License: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)

Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS

Experience:

High-volume ED experience

Level II trauma experience required

Case Logs: Required for requested EM privileges

Credentialing Timeframe: Minimum 90 days

Name Clear: Required prior to submission

Location
Houston, Texas – High-volume Level II trauma Emergency Department within a large acute care hospital; local or travel candidates welcome

If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.

Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
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