$130/hr Locum NP/PA Critical Care opportunity in PA
Job at a glance
Job description
Practice Overview:
We are seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care NP or PA to support a newly expanded intensive care unit. The provider will be responsible for managing critically ill patients overnight in a MICU setting.
Patient / Procedure Responsibilities:
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Manage critically ill patients including new admissions
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Perform procedures such as:
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Arterial lines
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Central lines
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Dialysis catheters
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Code response
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Collaborate with supervising in-house physicians and tele-ICU support
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Work alongside a solo APP on nights for support
EMR System: EPIC
Start Date / Duration: February – June 2026
Schedule:
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Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Flexible block schedule; can accommodate provider availability
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Minimum commitment: 8 shifts per month
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Ideal commitment: 12 shifts per month
Credentialing / Licensure:
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Active PA state license required
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Hospital privileging timeline: 3–4 months (locum file reviewed by network committee)
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Additional licensing requirement: PA Child Abuse certification (fingerprints)
Support / Team:
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Tele-ICU support available
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Supervising in-house physician coverage overnight
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Solo APP support per shift
Patient Volume: Currently TBD due to new unit
Additional Notes:
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Closed ICU unit
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Secondary hospital coverage may be required
Qualifications
ACLS, BLS
Active DEA license
Recent ICU procedural experience required