Critical Care Medicine

Locums - Critical Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP)

Job description

Assignment Details

Start Date: 12/1/2025

Contract Length: Ongoing

Coverage Type: Scheduled + No Call

Shifts: 12-hour shifts (start times vary: 6a–6p / 6p–6a OR 7a–7p / 7p–7a)

Schedule: 7 on / 7 off

FTEs Needed: 4

Practice Details

Setting: Hospital-based Critical Care

Patient Population: Adult

Patient Load: ~15 patients/day

Departments Covered: MICU, Neuro ICU, CICU

Special Procedures: Central line and arterial line placement preferred but not required

EMR: Cerner

Responsibilities

Assess, manage, and provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in MICU, Neuro ICU, and CICU settings

Collaborate with attending physicians, intensivists, and multidisciplinary staff

Perform and/or assist with central line and arterial line placement (if credentialed)

Document patient progress and maintain accurate EMR records

Provide evidence-based critical care interventions with strong attention to patient safety and outcomes

Requirements

Board Certification: Required

License: Will license, compact states preferred

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, APRN

Experience: Minimum 1 year in critical care required

Credentialing: 60+ days; must complete unpaid credentialing modules to gain privileges

Highlights

Consistent 7 on / 7 off block scheduling

Opportunity to work across multiple ICU specialties

Travel/licensing support available for strong candidates

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