Critical Care Unit (CCU) Physician - Tucson, Arizona

Job Description
Join a busy inpatient critical care unit at a leading hospital, providing intensive management for adult patients around the clock. This locum tenens role offers full-night shifts with a high volume of diverse critical care procedures. Immediate start with flexible, ongoing assignments is available for board-certified physicians.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient (Critical Care Unit)
• Start Date: ASAP – Ongoing
• Schedule: Nights, 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Manage 15-20 critically ill patients per shift, including ventilator support (invasive and non-invasive).
• Perform emergency procedures: chest tube insertion, central and arterial line placement, PA catheter insertion, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage.
• Conduct rapid assessment and treatment of acute volume and blood-pressure emergencies.
• Insert dialysis catheters and manage intracranial pressure issues.
• Document care in the electronic medical record and communicate plans with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine with fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine (or equivalent).
• Valid Arizona medical license or eligibility for an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) authorization.
• Required certifications: BLS, ABLS, ACLS.
• Minimum 90-day credentialing timeframe.

Working Hours

• Night shift: 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, Monday through Friday (weekend coverage as needed).
• Average of 15-20 patient encounters per shift.

Skills

• Proficient in ventilation management, including endotracheal, nasotracheal, and tracheostomy tubes.
• Competent in invasive line placements (central, arterial, PA catheter).
• Experienced with bedside procedures: chest tube, bronchoscopy with BAL, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and dialysis catheter insertion.
• Strong critical thinking for acute hemodynamic and volume management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within a high-acuity environment.