Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Emergency Medicine in Bowling Green, KY

Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine NP in Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42103!
Bowling Green, Kentucky Emergency Medicine APP – Locum Tenens
Brand-New Freestanding ED + Urgent Care | April 2026 Go-Live | Ongoing Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for a brand-new Emergency Medicine locum tenens opportunity in Bowling Green, Kentucky .

This assignment supports the April 2026 go-live of a newly constructed Freestanding Emergency Department with attached Urgent Care , offering providers the unique opportunity to join a program from day one and help establish clinical workflows, culture, and standards of care.

Opportunity Snapshot

• Location: Bowling Green, KY
• Facility Type: Brand-New Freestanding Emergency Department + Urgent Care
• Go-Live Date: April 13, 2026
• Contract Type: Locum Tenens
• Employment Status: 1099 (APPs)
• EMR: Meditech Expanse (Epic transition planned December 2026)
• Coverage Model: MD + APP

• Shift Types: Day, Night, Swing
• APP Coverage:
  • Swing Shifts: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • (Final APP hours per shift to be confirmed closer to go-live)
• MD Coverage:
  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Annual ED Volume: ~25,000 visits
• Patients Per Hour: ~2.0
• ED Layout:
  • 7 ED beds
  • 5 Urgent Care / Fast Track beds
• Admission Rate: ~5%
• Transfers: ~3–4/day
• EMS Base: 2 miles from facility
• Acuity: Mixed ED & Urgent Care

• Radiology:
  • In-house reads 7a–11p
  • VRAD overnight
• CT: 24/7/365
• Ultrasound: 24/7 on-call, bedside Butterfly ultrasound available

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat ED and Urgent Care patients across all acuity levels
• Perform procedures within scope of practice
• Collaborate with supervising Emergency Medicine physicians
• Manage patient flow between ED and UC areas
• Document care accurately in Meditech Expanse
• Participate in the launch and stabilization of a new ED program

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Kentucky NP or PA license (required)
• Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • ATLS preferred (required for moderate sedation privileges if not EM-trained)
• Specialty Training Accepted:
  • FNP
  • ACNP
  • PA
• Experience: Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience required
• Supervision: Comfortable practicing under MD supervision

• Credentialing Timeline: ~60–90 days
• Temporary / Expedited Privileges: Available for qualified files
• Go-Live Priority: Only candidates meeting requirements will be presented

• Rare chance to join a new ED program from day one
• Balanced ED + Urgent Care patient mix
• Modern facility design with strong diagnostic support
• Physician-led model with clear APP collaboration
• Long-term locum potential following program launch
• Ideal for APPs who enjoy building programs and workflows

• Dedicated APP credentialing and onboarding support
• Early access to scheduling as the program ramps up
• Competitive locum compensation
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Ongoing Emergency Medicine opportunities nationwide

About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart.

Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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