Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Nurse Practitioner in Akron, OH
Columbus, OH, 43201, USA
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This locum tenens position seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide night hospitalist coverage at a 500-bed acute care hospital in Akron, Ohio. The role involves cross-coverage of inpatient admissions and urgent patient needs without performing procedures, utilizing EPIC EMR. The assignment offers structured night shifts with comprehensive specialty support and requires relevant certifications and hospitalist experience.
Doctor of Medicine | Nurse Practitioner
Location: Akron, OH
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Nurse Practitioner MD in Akron, Ohio, 44307!
Akron, Ohio – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Hospitalist) Locum Tenens
Level I System Affiliation | 500-Bed Acute Care Hospital | Night Coverage | EPIC EMR
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for a Hospitalist locum tenens assignment at a major regional acute-care referral center in Akron, Ohio. This opportunity supports a large, well-structured hospital medicine program with strong specialty backup, high-acuity exposure, and excellent cross-discipline collaboration.
If you’re an advanced practice provider who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient environment and wants consistent night-shift work with a top-tier system — this is your next contract.
Assignment Snapshot
- Location: Akron, Ohio
- Facility Type: 500-Bed Acute Care Hospital
- Start: ASAP
- Contract Type: NP/PA – Hospitalist Locum Tenens
- Shifts:
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Primary Need)
- APPs exclusively cover night cross-coverage (no day/swing APP shifts)
- EMR: EPIC
- Credentialing: 60–90 days | Expedited board approval available for clean files
- Total Hospital Beds: 500
- Day Providers: 11
- Swing Provider: 1
- Night Providers: 2
- APP Coverage: Nights only (cross coverage)
- Average Day Census: 210
- Average Night Census: 160
- Night Admissions: 10–12 per shift on average
- Cross coverage, urgent patient needs
- Support night admissions team
- No procedures required
- Minimal to no APP supervision required by MDs
- Cross-cover hospitalized patients throughout the night
- Support admissions team as needed
- Evaluate changes in patient condition and respond accordingly
- Communicate with the ICU team for escalations (ICU runs codes)
- Document all encounters in EPIC EMR
- Collaborate with attending Hospitalists, Intensivists, nursing, and specialty teams
No lines, no intubations, no paracentesis, no thoracentesis — this is a non-procedural APP Hospitalist role.
Specialty Backup Available
Full complement of inpatient subspecialties, including:
- Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology
- General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics
- Hem/Onc, Nephrology, GI
- Intensivists, Radiology, IR, Psychiatry, Urology
Candidate Requirements
- NP or PA with active national certification (NCCPA / NCCNP)
- Hospitalist or Inpatient APP experience required
- BLS + ACLS
- Comfortable managing high census, cross-coverage, and acute changes overnight
- OH license preferred; open to licensing candidates
- Major regional center with outstanding specialty support
- High-acuity clinical experience without procedures
- Predictable, structured night-shift duties
- Work in one of the region's most respected hospital systems
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Access professional development resources and educational programs offered by different facilities, staying updated with the latest medical practices and guidelines.
- Adjust your work schedule to accommodate personal commitments, hobbies, or pursuits outside of medicine, promoting a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
- Choose assignments based on your preferred locations, accommodating personal preferences or opportunities for family visits and exploration.
- Continuously learn and grow by adapting to various clinical environments, enhancing your skill set and versatility.
- Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
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