Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine
Location: Hawarden, IA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 7 Days
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Hawarden, Iowa, 51023!

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 24, 2026. This opportunity features 24-hour shifts in an ED/IP hybrid program, with the Nurse Practitioner serving as the sole provider and managing both emergency and inpatient cases.

Job Details

• Location: Iowa
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
• Start Date: Jan 24, 2026
• LOA: 7 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 12pm–12pm; last day handoff between 12–3pm

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the sole provider for emergency department and inpatient settings
• Perform all required procedures in both ED and inpatient units
• Conduct daily rounding at 8 am with a multidisciplinary team including a social worker/case manager, pharmacist, and nursing staff
• Manage acute beds and swing beds
• Oversee patient transitions of care during weekly swing bed rounding
• Care for a range of cases including congestive heart failure, cellulitis, COPD, and gastrointestinal conditions
• Admit and round on patients as required
• Provide night call coverage as part of the 24-hour shift model

Additional Information

• Must hold an active Iowa license and be board certified in Emergency Medicine
• Minimum 2 years of experience practicing autonomously
• Ability to perform all necessary procedures in ED and inpatient settings
• Comfortable working as the sole provider in a critical access hospital environment

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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