Locum Nurse Practitioner

5 days ago

Columbus, GA, United States Locum Jobs Online Full time

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner Location: Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, Georgia, 31904

Columbus, Georgia Hospitalist APP Locum Tenens
Day Shift Only | Cerner EMR | Short-Term Assignment | February 2026 Start

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (APPs) for a Hospitalist Medicine locum tenens opportunity at a large, well-supported acute care hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

This is a day-shift–only hospitalist role with a collaborative MD + APP staffing model, strong specialty backup, and no night call. The program is seeking currently licensed Georgia APPs and will pause outreach after the first 10 qualified name clears.

Opportunity Snapshot

  • Location: Columbus, GA
  • Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine – APP
  • Contract Type: Locum Tenens (1099)
  • Start Date: February 28, 2026
  • Coverage Need: 14 shifts per month
  • Schedule:
    • Day shifts only | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • EMR: Cerner
Staffing Model & Program Overview
  • Hospital Beds: 200
  • ICU Beds: 30
  • ICU Model: Closed ICU with intensivist coverage
  • Open ICU: No
  • ED Beds: 38
  • Admits per Day: ~30
  • Night Admissions: ~9 (handled by night team)
  • Total Day Census per Provider: 15–20
  • Night Call: None
  • Coverage Model:
    • 60 hours/day MD coverage
    • 24-hour APP coverage (day-focused role)
This is a high-functioning Hospitalist program with clear division of responsibilities and excellent multidisciplinary support.

Clinical Responsibilities
  • Daytime hospitalist coverage for adult inpatients
  • Perform daily rounding, admissions, and discharges
  • Collaborate with attending physicians and specialty consultants
  • Manage inpatient medical care within scope of practice
  • Document care accurately in Cerner EMR
  • No procedures required
  • No night call responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
  • Licensure:
    • Active and unrestricted Georgia NP or PA license (REQUIRED)
    • Pending licenses will not be considered
  • Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS
  • Experience: Inpatient Hospitalist experience preferred
Credentialing & Privileges
  • Temporary Privileges: Available
  • Estimated Temp Privileging Timeline: ~45 days with clean file
  • Application Process: Facility will process pending applications, but preference is given to already-licensed candidates
Why APPs Choose This Assignment
  • Day-shift–only schedule with no night call
  • Strong MD leadership and specialty support
  • Predictable 7-on/7-off–style scheduling potential
  • Short-term commitment ideal for schedule gaps or transition periods
  • Large hospital resources with structured workflows
Why Work With Rhino Medical
  • Dedicated APP-focused recruiter support
  • Transparent submission and credentialing guidance
  • Competitive locum compensation with weekly direct deposit
  • Malpractice coverage provided
  • Access to additional hospitalist and APP roles nationwide
If you’re a Georgia-licensed NP or PA seeking a short-term hospitalist locums role with daytime hours and strong clinical support, this Columbus opportunity is ready for review.
Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest.

Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

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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