Locum Tenens NP/PA - Hybrid Hospitalist / Emergency Medicine
Location: Hawarden, Iowa
Coverage Dates: January 24-31, 2026
Facility 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: 25
Operational Beds: 17
Acute Care: 10
Swing Beds: 7
ICU: None
SNF: None
Average Daily Census: 4-6 medical floor patients
Average Length of Stay:
Acute: 1-3 days
Swing: 8-10 days
Emergency Department Volume:
6-8 encounters/day
2,500-2,700 visits annually
EMR: Thrive software with TruBridge
Ancillary Services: Onsite lab and imaging
Full radiology suite (excluding nuclear medicine)
Schedule & Coverage Shifts: 24-hour shifts
Call: 24/7 call coverage
Rounding:
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 Subspecialty Support Cardiology - Telemedicine
Pulmonology - Telemedicine
Infectious Disease - Telemedicine
Clinics One clinic attached to the hospital; two located within 12 miles
Community Highlights Economy primarily driven by agriculture
Major employers include local school systems, Coilcraft, and the hospital
Experience & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of autonomous practice experience
Ability to perform all ED and inpatient procedures
NP or PA with appropriate licensure for Iowa
Credentialing RecruitWell Support A-rated malpractice insurance
Weekly direct deposit
24/7 recruiter support
Full credentialing and onboarding assistance
Prepaid travel and lodging
