Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Hazen, ND, 58545, USA
- $216,000 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
- Critical Access Hospital
- Solo Emergency Coverage
The Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner position at Sakakawea Medical Center involves solo 24-hour coverage in a critical access hospital setting, managing emergency and inpatient care with support from various telemedicine and ancillary services. Responsibilities include performing procedures independently, managing acute cases with low to moderate acuity, and working closely with nursing staff and subspecialists. The role requires at least 2 years of emergency medicine experience, relevant certifications, and offers an independent contractor arrangement with malpractice coverage and lodging provided.
Location + Job Details
Location: Sakakawea Medical Center - Hazen , ND
Travel
Nearest Major Airport/distance:
o BIS 75 miles
o DIK 92 miles
o MOT 89 miles
Start Date: 4/15/26
Credentialing: 60 days
Schedule: 10, 24-hour shifts per month
Details: Critical Access Hospital Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Program
o Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist 24-hour solo coverage
o EMR: Epic
o Acute/Swing Beds : 10
Average Encounters per day: ED 8 per day, IP 4 per day
Average Weekly Admissions: 6
Average Daily Discharges: 1
Average LOS : 5.7 days
Subspecialty Support: Anesthesia, Gen Surg
o Compass Telemedicine: Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
o Avel E Care- Emergency Medicine and Inpatient Telemedicine backup
Ancillary Support: Lab, imaging, PT & OT
Nursing:
o Day: Floor 2 nurses and 1 Aid, ED 1 nurse
o Night: 2 nurses and 1 aid, whole facility
Acuity :
o Most common diagnosis: CHF, COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, UTIs/sepsis
o Simple statement to describing acuity: low
o Who leads codes: ER provider and/or hospitalist.
o Rapid Responses: ER provider and/or hospitalist.
o How often do providers face emergent intubations: Approx. 2-3x per month.
o Central line placement- who normally takes lead: Current practice is the CRNA
Experience + Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Medicine Experience
Comfortable working as the sole provider and performing all procedures
ATLS, ACLS, BLS
Active ND license or ability to obtain
Compensation & Benefits
Independent Contractor (1099)
Malpractice Insurance Covered
$216,000 annually for 10 shifts per month
Group Benefits available for full time providers (10 shifts per month)
Lodging on site full bed, bathroom, desk and refrigerator




