Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospitalist

La Grande, Oregon Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Locum Tenens
Critical Access Hospital • Low Census • Defined Shift Model • Immediate Dates

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Oregon licensed Nurse Practitioners to support a Hospitalist program in a Critical Access Hospital setting in La Grande, Oregon. This is a low-volume, high-autonomy inpatient role with clearly defined responsibilities and a collaborative care model.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Hospitalist APPs seeking a manageable census, structured shifts, and a true provider-driven environment.

Opportunity Snapshot

• Contract Type: NP Hospitalist Locum Tenens
• Start Date: June 16–18 and June 22–25
• Schedule: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Ongoing Potential: Yes (future dates expected)
• EMR: Epic

Facility Overview

• Critical Access Hospital
• 19 inpatient beds
• 4 ICU beds
• Average daily census: 10–12 patients
• Average admissions: 6–10 per day

Support Model:

• 1 Physician (6a–6p)
• 1 NP (10a–10p)
• 4–5 nursing staff

This is a tight, team-based inpatient model with direct collaboration and clear role delineation.

Practice Environment

• Low to moderate inpatient volume
• Mix of Med/Surg and ICU patients
• No procedural requirements
• Direct physician collaboration during daytime hours

This is a clinical decision-making role, not a procedure-heavy assignment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient hospitalist census
• Perform admissions and ongoing patient management
• Collaborate with physician and nursing staff
• Coordinate care plans and discharge planning
• Document care within Epic EMR

What We’re Looking For

• Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult)
• Active Oregon license (required at submission)
• BLS and ACLS required

Experience:

• Hospitalist or inpatient experience required
• Comfortable managing Med/Surg and basic ICU-level patients
• Strong independent decision-making skills

Why Providers Take This Assignment

• Low daily census with manageable workload
• Clear shift structure (10a–10p)
• No procedures required
• Collaborative physician support model
• Critical Access Hospital experience
• Opportunity for ongoing coverage

Why Rhino Medical

• White-glove credentialing and onboarding
• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Dedicated recruiter support

This is a high-quality Hospitalist NP opportunity offering autonomy, manageable volume, and a clean clinical environment—providers who engage early will secure preferred future dates.

Apply today to start a confidential conversation.

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