🌙🩺 Own the ICU | High-Acuity Critical Care PA Assignment | Pittsburgh, PA
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This high-acuity ICU position offers flexible day and night shift coverage, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative critical care environment utilizing Epic EMR.
📍 Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📅 Coverage Needed
Day Shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• August: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29, 30
• September: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Night Shifts (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
• September 1–30
• Ongoing intermittent night and weekend coverage available
✅ Minimum commitment: 5–7 shifts per month
🏥 Practice Setting
• Open ICU
• High-acuity patient population
• 10–17 patients per shift
• No Call Required
• EPIC EMR
• Virtual ICU support integrated into the unit
🩺 Responsibilities
• Critical care management
• ICU consultations
• Arterial line placement
• Central line placement
• Code response
• Management of complex and critically ill patients
No intubations required during night shifts.
👥 Support Structure
• Independent overnight practice
• Emergency Department resident support available Sunday–Thursday nights (November–June)
• Collaborative critical care team environment
✅ Requirements
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Acute Care NP Certification required for Nurse Practitioners
• Active Pennsylvania License Required
• Active DEA
• ACLS & BLS Certifications
• Must meet Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance requirements
• Active license only (no license transfers accepted)
📚 Orientation & Credentialing
• 4-hour EPIC training completed at least 48 hours before start
• Hospital Privileging Timeline: 60–90 days
🌟 Why This Opportunity?
• Flexible day and night shift options
• High-acuity ICU experience
• No call responsibilities
• Competitive compensation
• Long-term ongoing coverage needs
• Prestigious healthcare system in Pittsburgh
• Strong support resources and advanced ICU technology
If you're a Critical Care NP or PA looking for a rewarding ICU locum assignment with flexible scheduling and premium rates, we'd love to speak with you.