ER NP Vacancy

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, ICU/CCU/NICU, EMS, Transport.

We just had one of our NP's leave our Emergency Department group and are trying to fill the vacancy. Question for the group - what is the most important thing to you when looking for a new job? The per hour? The benefits? What is it that really gets your attention?

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Specializes in Emergency, MCCU, Surgical/ENT, Hep Trans.

This is difficult to answer as there are so many factors regarding employment.

Here's my quick list (not in any order)

1. Shift (I currently work 1100-1900) with assurance this will slide toward 0800-1600

2. Flexibility (a few times a month I need to come in late/leave early - kids)

3. Comp time (there is no overtime)

4. Insurance/401-K

5. Vacation/Holidays/perks?

6. Rate, opportunities

7. Support, not only from supervising MD, but staff/mgmt

8. Scope of Practice, patient population, location

9. Working environment/office/staff/peers

10. EMR

11. Why did the previous person leave? Be real.

12. Typical day, supplies, desk/PC/chair/phone/food

I'm sure others will pipe in!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

For me the most important thing is the attitude of the physician staff you work with. I had a miserable experience when I didn't consider this.

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Specializes in Anesthesia, Pain, Emergency Medicine.

Pay and time off and most importantly, independent/collaborative practice.

For ER, I expect $75 an hour. The ER physicians are getting $200.

Ron

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