Acute Care NP/PA
About The Position
Seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a Locum Tenens position in the ICU/Critical Care setting in Atlanta, GA. This role involves clinical coverage only, focusing on adult critical care patients. The position is full-time, requiring 3 x 12-hour shifts weekly on the night shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The coverage period is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The APP will manage approximately 10-15 ICU patients per shift, including admissions and rounding. The setting is a high-acuity ICU with a case mix of critically ill patients. Support includes attending physicians, a multi-disciplinary ICU team, and ICU nursing staff. Cerner EMR system is utilized.
Requirements
- Active national and state licensure required
- Acute Care certification required for NP candidates
- ACNP or PA certification required
- Minimum 1–2 years of ICU APP experience required
- Proficiency in ICU procedures including central and arterial line insertions
- Hospital privileges required
Nice To Haves
- Active DEA preferred
- Local Candidates Preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
- Collaborate with attending physicians to develop and implement patient care plans
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments and interventions
- Complete order entry and detailed documentation within Cerner EMR
- Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds and communicate with ICU nursing staff
- Perform central line insertions
- Perform arterial line insertions
- Manage and stabilize ICU patients
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
