Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Elkader, IA, 52043, USA
- $120 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Department
- Inpatient Care
This position is for an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner providing both emergency and inpatient care coverage in a rural Iowa hospital. The nurse practitioner will work alongside physicians, nurses, and paramedics, managing emergency procedures and daily patient care using EPIC EMR in a facility equipped with imaging, lab, and pharmacy services. The role requires board certification, an active Iowa license, DEA and CSR registration, and offers hourly pay with malpractice coverage for PRN shifts from December 2025 to May 2026.
Location: Elkader, IA
About the Area:
Elkader is a charming small town in northeastern Iowa known for its scenic setting along the Turkey River. It offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and strong Midwest values.
This medical center is part of a respected healthcare network providing essential emergency and inpatient services to the Elkader community. The facility features modern exam rooms, medical imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services, and an integrated EPIC EMR system.
Job DetailsPRN coverage needed for select dates from December 2025 May 2026
APP serves as sole provider covering both the Emergency Department and Med/Surg units
Team structure includes 2 physicians and 1 APP
Nursing Support: 1 provider + 2 RNs, with ancillary support from 1 Paramedic, and occasional CNAs/NPNs
Responsible for emergency care, inpatient services, and skilled care procedures
2 exam rooms per provider with medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
Average ER volume: 3.6 patients/day
Average Med/Surg census: 1.4 patients/day
EMR: EPIC
Temporary privileges available (Emergency Privileges not permitted)
Must be Board Certified with an active Iowa license
DEA and CSR required
12/24/25 7p 12/26/25 7a
12/26/25 7p 12/28/25 7p
12/31/25 7p 1/1/26 7a
1/1/26 7p 1/2/26 7a
1/6/26 4p 1/7/26 7a
1/9/26 7p 1/11/26 7p
1/13/26 7a 1/14/26 7a
1/14/26 7p 1/15/26 7a
1/16/26 3p 1/18/26 7p
1/20/26 7a 1/21/26 7a
1/21/26 7p 1/22/26 7a
1/23/26 7p 1/25/26 7p
1/27/26 7a 1/28/26 7a
2/3/26 7a 2/4/26 7a
2/4/26 7p 2/5/26 7p
2/10/26 7a 2/11/26 7a
2/11/26 7p 2/12/26 7a
2/13/26 7p 2/15/26 7p
2/27/26 7p 3/1/26 7p
3/4/26 7p 3/5/26 7a
3/6/26 7p 3/8/26 7p
4/3/26 7p 4/5/26 7p
4/10/26 7p 4/12/26 7p
5/22/26 7p 5/24/26 7p
Inpatient responsibilities: Yes
Outreach: No
Telehealth: No
Supervision of APPs: Not required
Procedures: Emergency care, inpatient care, skilled care
Medical Imaging, Lab, Pharmacy: Onsite
$120 $130 per hour, with weekly pay and malpractice coverage included.




