LOCUM Acute Care NP/PA Assignment in Cumming, Georgia
Updated 8/17/26
30041, Cumming, Georgia, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
- Start in September and go for 13 weeks with the possibility to extend
- Seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for as assignment in a multi-specialty medical-surgical community hospital ICU. The provider will work alongside attending physicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients
- Key Responsibilities include:
- Managing critically-ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting. Typical APP to patient ratio 10-15 ICU patients per APP (with attending MD also available).
- Collaborate with attending MDs to develop plan of care and communicate dynamic changes throughout shift.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions.
- Order entry (Cerner EMR) and thorough documentation of History and Physicals, Consultations, Event/Follow-up Notes and Procedure Notes.
- Interpret diagnostic testing
- Communicate with ICU nursing staff
- Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds each shift
- Perform invasive procedures including, but not limited to, central line insertions (CVLs, vascaths and introducers) and arterial line insertions - abiding by hospital MSO credentialing.
- Qualifications:
- If NP candidate, MUST BE ACUTE CARE CERTIFIED
- ACNP or PA with valid national and state licensure
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ICU setting
- Proficiency with ICU procedures - specifically central and arterial line insertions
Become an ICON:
- Never worry about your travel accommodations again! In addition to our in-house travel team, ICON is proud to partner with Christopherson Travel for additional after-hours support.
- All ICON providers will have access to comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverages through the Independent Contractors Benefits Association (ICBA).
- Weekly pay
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