Location: Great Barrington, MA

Start Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days vary; schedule options include 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM — rotating day/evening shifts (coverage period: July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026).

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency care under the supervision of an on-site ED physician — collaborate closely to deliver safe, timely treatment.
• Interpret EKGs and act on critical cardiac findings promptly and confidently.
• Monitor and supervise EMS/paramedic activity via radio, ensuring smooth prehospital-to-ED transitions.
• Triage and assess patients across the lifespan, prioritizing needs and coordinating consults with specialty services.
• Coordinate with consulting teams (radiology, critical care, cardiology, etc.) to expedite diagnostics and disposition.
• Document assessments and plans clearly to support continuity of care and smooth handoffs.
• Participate in a team-focused environment where patient safety and clear communication are top priorities.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Emergency Medicine NP or PA (board certification required).
• Active NP or PA license (or ability to obtain Massachusetts licensure prior to start).
• Demonstrated EKG interpretation skills and ED experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or ability to obtain before starting).
• Comfort working in a Critical Access Hospital setting with pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Willingness to complete credentialing (timeline ~1–2 months) and to work collaboratively with supervising physicians.

Education

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (NP or PA).
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (NP or PA) as indicated.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid emergency medicine clinical judgment and rapid decision-making.
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and recognition of arrhythmias and acute ischemia.
• Experience monitoring and supervising EMS interactions via radio communications.
• Comfort managing trauma, pediatric, and geriatric presentations (trauma designation: Critical Access Hospital).
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with multi-disciplinary consult services.
• Ability to work in a small ED (8 beds) with relatively high admission and transfer rates.

Benefits

• Comfortable hotel accommodations during your assignment — come unpack and stay a while.
• Provided rental car so you can explore the Berkshires on your days off.
• Mileage reimbursement for any personal vehicle use during the assignment.
• Credentialing support with a typical timeline of 1–2 months to get you on board smoothly.
• Access to a supportive ED team with 24/7 radiology and laboratory backup — you’re never alone.
• Opportunity to practice a broad scope (pediatrics through geriatric) in a high-acuity, small-team environment.
• Paperwork and onboarding help so you can focus on patient care, not forms.
• A collaborative culture with attending physicians on-site for supervision and mentorship.

Travel Perks: Explore Great Barrington, MA

Great Barrington sits in the heart of the Berkshires — think scenic hikes (Monument Mountain, Mount Everett), waterfall trips to Bash Bish Falls, and a lively summer arts scene with nearby Tanglewood concerts. Enjoy quaint downtown shops, farm-to-table dining, local galleries and museums (including the Norman Rockwell Museum nearby in Stockbridge), and easy weekend escapes for kayaking, fishing, or scenic drives. Perfect for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike.

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