MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

Locum Nurse Practitioner/PA- Critical Care

Boston, MassachusettsTemporary
$100 - $110 hourly
About the Job
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ICU) – Teaching Hospital | Massachusetts (Local Only)

We are seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a busy ICU team at a teaching hospital in Massachusetts. This is a full-time locum opportunity ideal for providers with strong critical care experience who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Schedule:
  •  Day/Night rotation: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
  •  Includes rotational weekends and holidays (Friday nights considered weekend coverage).
  •  Full-time, 40+ hours/week (overtime eligible).

Clinical Setting:
  •  Adult ICU (Teaching Hospital).
  •  Average census: ~7 patients (10-bed unit). 
  •  Epic EMR.
 
Role Overview:
  •  Work alongside 4 APPs with MD/fellow/attending supervision.
  •  “Responding clinician” role—no procedures required.
  •  Focus on rounding, clinical management, and task completion.
  •  Bread-and-butter ICU and Med-Surg patients (low acuity complexity). 
  •  No intubations, lines, vents, transplants, neuro procedures, or invasive interventions.
 
Requirements:
  • Active Massachusetts license (required – no licensing support).
  • Board Certification in Acute Care NP (ICU experience required).
  •  Minimum 2+ years ICU/critical care experience.
  • ACLS, BLS, DEA required.
  •  Must reside within 60-mile radius (local candidates only).

Additional Details:
  •  Credentialing: ~90 days.
  •  No travel or lodging provided. 
  •  Strong preference for local providers able to commute (train/subway/drive).
 
Join a well-supported ICU team in a structured academic environment with strong physician oversight and collaborative APP coverage.