Our client is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in Virginia. This role involves night shifts from 7pm to 7am, providing comprehensive critical care services and managing complex cases, including various procedures, while working independently with intensivist backup.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive critical care services during night shifts, 7pm to 7am.
• Manage complex inpatient cases within the critical care unit.
• Work independently with an Intensivist available on call for backup.
• Perform critical care procedures including intubations, central venous catheter placement, and arterial line placement.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications required: Critical Care Medicine, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC), or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG).
• EMR System: Epic.
• Mandatory requirement for privileges: Clinician must provide case log documentation of inpatient care to a minimum of 100 patients in the critical care unit during the past 12 months.
• Mandatory requirement for privileges: Clinician must provide case log documentation showing a minimum of 15 intubations, 15 central lines, and 15 arterial lines within the past 12 months, and maintain this documentation throughout the privileging process.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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