Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Northeastern Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This 200-bed facility provides comprehensive critical care services with dedicated intensive care units and advanced life support capabilities. The hospital operates with established protocols and modern ICU monitoring equipment to support quality patient care delivery. The facility maintains a collaborative approach with hospitalist teams and specialty backup to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

About the facility location

Northeast Georgia offers a range of outdoor and leisure activities, including hiking, fishing, rafting, and train rides through mountain towns and countryside. Visitors may explore attractions such as gem mining, mini golf, and local entertainment, with many options available at no cost. The area is also recognized for its food, shopping, and cultural experiences.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive critical care coverage during night shifts, rounding on general and subspecialty ICU units. Essential responsibilities include working collaboratively with the hospitalist team and managing critically ill adult patients requiring intensive monitoring. The clinician will maintain backup support from surgical specialties and neurology physicians on call while delivering specialized critical care services.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-15
• Support staff: Another APP, hospitalist team, backup from surgical specialties and neurology physicians on call
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Night shifts
• Procedures required: Preferred, not required
• Certifications required: Board certification required

Your dedicated recruiter

Jessica Patzak

Call / Text: (678) 690-7359
Email: jpatzak@locumtenens.com

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