Critical Care APP (ACNP or PA) – Georgia

We are seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a short-term Critical Care locum assignment in Georgia. This opportunity offers day shifts in a Medical-Surgical ICU, working alongside attending intensivists in a collaborative, evidence-based critical care environment.

Assignment Details

• 12-hour day shifts
• No call

Schedule

• Day shift
• 12-hour shifts
• No call

Practice Setting

• Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Evidence-based critical care practice
• Cerner EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill ICU patients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds
• Communicate closely with ICU nursing staff
• Complete History & Physicals, consultations, follow-up notes, event notes, and procedure documentation

Procedures

• Central line placement (CVLs, Vascaths, Introducers)
• Arterial line placement

Patient Volume

• Typical APP census of 10–15 ICU patients

Team Structure

• Work alongside attending intensivists
• Collaborative multidisciplinary ICU team

Requirements

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• NPs must be Acute Care Certified (ACNP)
• Active national certification
• Active Georgia license
• Minimum 1–2 years of ICU APP experience
• Proficiency with central line and arterial line placement
• Case logs required during credentialing

Ideal Candidate

An experienced ICU APP with strong procedural skills who is comfortable independently managing critically ill patients while collaborating with intensivists in a high-acuity Medical-Surgical ICU.