Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Emergency Medicine Across the Midwest

Join a physician-led team that has supported emergency departments, urgent care centers, and rural hospitals for more than 40 years.

Why Choose MEDS?

Finding nurse practitioner jobs where you're trusted to practice at the top of your license — and backed by people who actually understand emergency medicine — isn't easy. At MEDS (Midwest Emergency Department Services), nurse practitioners are a core part of how we deliver care. Our advanced practice providers work alongside experienced emergency physicians at facilities across Illinois and the Midwest, treating more than 200,000 emergency, inpatient, telemedicine, and urgent care patients every year.

Whether you're an experienced ER nurse practitioner or looking to move into emergency and acute care, we have roles built around real schedules, real support, and real impact in the communities we serve.

Where MEDS Nurse Practitioners Work

Physician Staffing agencies in Southern Illinois and Missouri.
Emergency Departments Practice in community and critical access hospital EDs, including solo-provider roles for NPs who want autonomy in a rural emergency setting — with physician leadership a phone call away.

Urgent Care Treat a steady mix of acute illness and minor injury in walk-in settings, including our newest location with InstaCare in Belleville, IL.

Telemedicine Extend emergency and acute care to patients and facilities that need coverage beyond the four walls of the ED.

Why Nurse Practitioners Choose MEDS

Physician-led, emergency-focused. MEDS was built by emergency physicians. You'll work with leadership who understands ED workflow, acuity, and what APPs need to succeed.

Big enough to grow, small enough to know you. We're large enough to offer opportunities across 19 locations, and small enough that you'll never be just a number. Our accessibility and responsiveness are what set us apart from national staffing firms.

A "Company for Life." Many of our providers have been with us for years. We invest in long-term relationships, not short-term placements.

Flexible scheduling. Full-time, part-time, and PRN options designed around work-life balance. 

Competitive pay and benefits.

Professional growth. Ongoing training, education, and advancement opportunities as you build your emergency medicine career.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs Near St. Louis and Throughout Southern Illinois

MEDS is headquartered in O'Fallon, IL, in the St. Louis Metro East, and staffs facilities from the metro area to rural communities across Southern Illinois, as well as Nebraska. That means NP opportunities for both sides of the career spectrum: fast-paced metro-area settings and close-knit rural hospitals where you'll know your patients by name.

Communities where MEDS providers practice include: Maryville, IL; Flora, IL; Kearney, NE; Grand Island, NE; Staunton, IL; Sparta, IL; Salem, IL; Mt. Vernon, IL; Centralia, IL; Cahokia Heights, IL (near East St Louis); Nashville, IL; East St. Louis, IL; Chester, IL

What We Look For

  • Active nurse practitioner license (or eligibility) in the state of practice
  • National board certification (FNP, ENP, or AGACNP)
  • Current ACLS; PALS and ATLS/TNCC a plus
  • Emergency or urgent care experience preferred
  • A commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Nurse Practitioner Jobs FAQ

What types of nurse practitioner jobs does MEDS offer? MEDS hires nurse practitioners for emergency department, urgent care, and telemedicine roles across Illinois and the Midwest, including full-time, part-time, and solo-provider positions at rural and critical access hospitals.

Do I need emergency medicine experience? ER or urgent care experience is preferred for most roles. Requirements vary by position, so check the individual job listing or contact our recruiting team to talk through your background.

Are there nurse practitioner jobs near St. Louis? Yes. MEDS is based in O'Fallon, IL, and staffs facilities throughout the St. Louis Metro East and Southern Illinois, including urgent care in Belleville.

Will I work with physicians? Yes. MEDS is a physician-led organization. NPs practice with the support of experienced emergency physicians, including physician backup for solo-provider roles.

How do I apply? Browse our current openings above and apply directly through the listing, or email your CV to info@er-meds.com.

 

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