Neurocritical Care Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
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Job description
Position Overview
One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide day-shift locum coverage in their Neuroscience ICU. This is an inpatient-only ICU role supporting a high-acuity neuroscience service at a Level I Trauma Center.
Pay ranking: This assignment is structured at a Top 15% pay ranking compared to similar NSICU PA/ACNP locum roles based on 2025 market data, depending on final rate selection.
Providers must be able to arrive the day prior to the first shift for orientation.
Assignment Highlights
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Day shifts only: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Block scheduling across three defined coverage periods
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No call
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No ER coverage
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Inpatient ICU responsibilities only
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Responds to inpatient codes
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Integrated EPIC EMR
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Prepaid travel and lodging
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Malpractice insurance provided
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HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency
Job Responsibilities
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Provide day-shift coverage in the Neuroscience ICU
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Manage ICU-level neurological patients
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Perform and manage:
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Arterial lines
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Central lines
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Lumbar punctures
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Ventilator management
Participate in multidisciplinary ICU rounds
Respond to inpatient codes
Collaborate with neurosurgery, neurology, neurointensivists, nursing, and ancillary teams
Document all care in EPIC
Skills & Experience
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Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Acute Care certification required
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Minimum 1 year of ICU or acute care experience
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Comfortable with ICU procedures and ventilator management
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Strong communication and team-based care skills