Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care/Intensive Care

Job description

Location:
Hershey, PA

Hershey, Pennsylvania, famously known as "The Sweetest Place on Earth," offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, with easy access to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The area boasts a rich cultural scene, beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities, and a welcoming community that makes it an exceptional place to live and work.

Facility:
This is a prestigious academic medical center and Level 1 trauma facility offering a comprehensive range of specialized healthcare services. The facility features a 30-bed critical care department with a strong focus on advanced cardiac care, providing providers with an exceptional environment for professional growth and cutting-edge medical practice.

Opportunity:
Certified - Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care/Intensive Care

Job Details:

• Seeking an experienced, board-certified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with critical care cardiac ICU experience
• Specific experience required with VA & VV ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplant management
• Position requires (3) 13-hour shifts per week (7am-8pm or 7pm-8am), including night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Primarily manage HVI CCU patients under the guidance of an Intensivist
• Responsibilities include daily rounding, patient management, and order entry
• Handle admissions and post-operative patient management
• Perform procedures including arterial lines, central lines, Swan-Ganz catheter placement, and IABP removal
• 8-12 patient encounters per shift in a 30-bed department
• Must hold an active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC not accepted)
• Board certification required with active ACLS and BLS certifications
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 60-90 days
• Nearest airport is Harrisburg International
• Locum Tenens engagement through March 2027