Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Ottumwa, IA

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner

Location : Ottumwa, IA

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 NP in Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501!

Ottumwa, IA – Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Locum Tenens

Start Date : December 31, 2025 | 9–12 Shifts / Month | 11a–11p Swing Shifts

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) for a high-acuity Emergency Medicine locum tenens assignment in Ottumwa, Iowa . This swing-shift role offers consistent monthly coverage, a strong physician / APP team model, and a balanced patient flow within a Level IV Trauma Center.

Assignment Overview

• Location : Ottumwa, Iowa
• Facility Type : Acute Care Hospital – Emergency Department
• Start Date : December 31, 2025
• Contract Type : Locum Tenens
• Duration : Short-Term (2–6 Months) with potential extension
• Shifts Needed : 9–12 per month
• Shift Times : Monday–Wednesday | 11 : 00 AM – 11 : 00 PM
• Staffing Model : 24 MD / 12 APC EM team
• Trauma Level : Level IV
• EMR : Meditech

Facility / Program Details

Annual ED Volume : ~13,000

ED Beds : 17

Hospital Beds : 200

Patient Volume : ~2 patients / hour

Scribes : Not available

Backup Specialties :

Cardiology

General Surgery

OB / GYN

Orthopedics

Code Response : Emergency Medicine team

Privileges :

Temporary privileges available

Avg. temp timeline : 30–60 days

Will process file with pending license

Clinical Scope

Treat undifferentiated patients across all acuity levels

Perform advanced assessments, procedures within scope, and initiate emergency interventions

Collaborate with on-site physicians & APC team

Manage steady patient flow in Level IV Trauma environment

Document efficiently using Meditech EMR

Candidate Requirements

Active Iowa NP / PA license (or eligibility with temp privileges)

Board Certification : NCCPA (PA) or NCCNP (NP)

Life Support Required : ACLS, ATLS, PALS

Minimum 1–3 years Emergency Medicine experience

Ability to work 11a–11p swing shifts consistently

Why Rhino

Competitive pay with direct deposit

Temp privileges available for clean files

Concierge-level credentialing & travel coordination

White-glove support from start to finish

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Embark on exciting adventures and explore new destinations while fulfilling your professional obligations, combining work with leisure and discovery.

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Learn from seasoned professionals and mentors in different clinical environments, benefiting from their expertise and guidance to enhance your own practice.

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Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.

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