Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care

This on-site contract position offers an excellent opportunity for an associate-level Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic critical care environment. You will work within the critical care team, collaborating with intensivists, primary care teams, nurses, and specialists to assess, stabilize, and manage acutely ill patients. As a locum provider, you will bring clinical versatility, sharp assessment skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to diverse patient presentations and team dynamics.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a critical care unit managing complex, acutely ill patients with a patient volume of 15-20 per day. The environment is fast-paced and on-site, with strong support from physicians, nurses, and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients in the critical care setting
• Collaborate with intensivists, primary care teams, and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust care plans as clinically appropriate
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and imaging to support evidence-based decision-making
• Administer medications, fluids, and therapies within established scope of practice and facility protocols
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and progress
• Respond promptly to acute changes in patient status and coordinate emergency interventions as needed
• Provide patient and family-centered education, particularly regarding critical care treatment plans and discharge or transition of care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and care efficiency
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, infection control protocols, and organizational policies

Required Qualifications

• Associate-level experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant, ideally within critical care, intensive care, or high-acuity acute care settings
• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted licensure as an NP or PA with applicable national board certification
• Strong clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and diagnostic decision-making skills for complex critical care patients
• Solid understanding of hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and acute deterioration protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and providers
• Ability to prioritize competing clinical demands in a fast-paced, on-site critical care environment
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation and medical charting
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and high standards of care quality
• Flexibility and adaptability to transition smoothly into locum assignments and new clinical teams
• Ability to perform arterial lines, central lines, and intubations

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, unrestricted NP or PA licensure
• National board certification (must be board-certified)
• DEA registration
• Current state CSR (Controlled Substance Registration)

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• 5-7 days on, 5-7 days off rotation
• No call requirement

Electronic Health Record

• MediTech proficiency required

Travel and Expenses

• Paid travel and expenses provided