Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care Pulmonology (Nocturnist)

Job description

Assignment Dates: December 7, 2026 – May 30, 2027

Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shifts (19:00 – 07:00) | 7-on / 7-off Rotation

Call/Block Schedule: Scheduled Night Shifts Only (No Call) | No Block Schedules

EMR System: Epic

Position Summary

An acute care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center in the Roanoke, VA area is seeking a Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) for a 6-month locum tenens nocturnist assignment. The role requires managing high-acuity pulmonary and critical care patients overnight within a 7-on / 7-off schedule.

Core Responsibilities & Clinical Scope

Nighttime Critical Care Management: Provide nocturnal coverage for pulmonary critical care patients in a Level 1 Trauma setting.

Invasive Procedures: Perform central venous catheter placement, arterial lines, thoracentesis, chest tube and pigtail catheter insertion, bedside ultrasounds, flexible bronchoscopies, management of indwelling pleural catheters, and intubations.

Candidate Submission & Qualification Requirements

Licensure & Board Certification:

Board Certification: Active Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) [REQUIRED].

State Licensure: Active Virginia Medical License [HIGHLY PREFERRED] (will consider candidates willing to obtain a license).

DEA Certification: Active Virginia DEA Certificate [REQUIRED].

Clinical Experience:

Minimum 2 years of recent Nurse Practitioner experience in Pulmonary / Critical Care [REQUIRED].

Proficient in performing full ICU/pulmonary invasive procedures independently [REQUIRED].

Travel & Logistics Support

Travel Covered: Airfare, car rental, and lodging expenses fully covered by the client.

• Acute Care Hospital / Level 1 Trauma Center