MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

Locum Nurse Practitioner- Critical Care

Suffolk, VirginiaFull-time
$90 - $100 hourly
About the Job
CRITICAL CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER – INPATIENT LOCUMS

We are seeking a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with dedicated Critical Care experience to provide ongoing inpatient coverage. This role requires an autonomous provider capable of managing a range of critical care responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

DATES NEEDED

  • JUNE: 1, 2, 11, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 29, 30 (Day Shifts)

  • JULY: 1, 6, 9, 11, 12, 16–22, 24, 27 (Day Shifts); 24–27 (Night Shifts)

  • AUGUST: 13–17, 20–24 (Shift times TBD)

  • ONGOING: Shifts available indefinitely; flexible scheduling around provider availability with a minimum commitment of one stint per month.

SHIFT DETAILS

  • SCHEDULE: Friday through Tuesday.

  • HOURS: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM (13-hour night shifts).

JOB DETAILS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • PRACTICE SETTING: Inpatient Critical Care.

  • AUTONOMY: Advanced Practice Provider will work independently.

  • PATIENT LOAD: Average of 13 patients per day (range: 1–20).

  • VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT: Managing vents with assistance from Respiratory Therapy.

  • ADMISSIONS: Admitting new critical care patients from the Emergency Department, hospital floors, and regional transfers.

  • MONITORING: Continuous monitoring of critical care patients and rapid response for decompensating patients overnight.

  • COMMUNICATION: Updating families and establishing goals of care during acute changes in patient status.

  • EMR: EPIC.

PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be proficient and comfortable performing the following:

  • Central Venous Lines (CVLs)

  • Arterial Lines

  • Dialysis Catheters (HD caths)

REQUIREMENTS

  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required.

  • EXPERIENCE: Proven experience in a Critical Care/ICU setting is required.

  • LICENSURE: Active Virginia State License and DEA.

  • CERTIFICATIONS: BLS and ACLS.

  • AVAILABILITY: Must be able to cover the specific dates listed and maintain a monthly commitment for ongoing coverage.

  • BACKGROUND: A clean background is required to facilitate temporary privileges (2–4 week credentialing).

T&L compensation available.