Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Emergency Medicine in Blacksburg, VA

Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine
Location: Blacksburg, VA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 36 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060! We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 36‑day locum tenens assignment in Virginia. This opportunity begins on Mar 1, 2026, and features a mix of 12‑hour and 8‑hour shifts covering both day and night hours, primarily at a facility with an annual combined ED volume of 40,000 and Level III Trauma Center designation.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic emergency department environment and hold all required certifications and licenses.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Virginia
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 1, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
  
  Montgomery shifts are 7am-7pm, 2pm-10pm, and 7pm-7am; additional facility hours are 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am; majority of shifts at Montgomery Facility

• Must have an active Virginia state license and DEA registration to begin credentialing; these are required to start
• Emergency Medicine board certification and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification (ENP) required
• Experience with high‑volume emergency department settings preferred
• Assignment includes a facility with 146 hospital beds and a combined ED annual volume of 40,000

• Strong compensation
• Travel‑related expenses covered
• A‑rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

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.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly‑skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

• Travel the United States and see new places.
• Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
• Set your own schedule.
• Earn more money than permanent providers.
• Experience new practice settings.
• Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

We look forward to connecting with you.