Barton Associates
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in South Dakota. This opportunity starts on Dec 22, 2025, spans a 4-day assignment, and features 24-hour shifts from 8a to 8a. The role is ideal for nurse practitioners with rural emergency department and sole provider experience, as you will serve as the sole provider responsible for patient rounding, stabilization, and transfer in the emergency department.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
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.
Job Details
- Location: South Dakota
- Start Date: Dec 22, 2025
- LOA: 4 days
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 8a - 8a on Dec 22 & Dec 23 and Dec 30 & Dec 31
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as the sole provider in the emergency department
- Perform patient rounding in the ED
- Stabilize patients and facilitate transfer as needed
Additional Information
- South Dakota license required
- Board certifications required: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
- Certifications required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Rural ED and sole provider experience preferred
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.