Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Mich[...]

NPHire; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 152,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

NPHire seeks a Nurse Practitioner (Hospitalist) for locum coverage in Michigan. The assignment runs 8/31/2026 to 9/6/2026 with a 7-on/7-off day shift, providing inpatient care for adult patients in a high-acuity setting.

The provider will manage ICU patients, perform procedures listed (intubation, ventilator management, central/arterial lines, chest tube, LPs, moderate sedation, paracentesis, tracheostomy care, external pacing), and ensure continuity of care. Board certification is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ICU patients and critical care procedures.
• Ability to perform a wide range of inpatient procedures.
• Board certification negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for adult patients in a day shift schedule.
• Manage ICU patients and assist with high-acuity care as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care during locum coverage.

Skills

ICU patient management

Critical care procedures

Adult inpatient care

7-on/7-off flexibility

Job description

This Job at a Glance. Job Reference Id: ORD-220231-NP-MI. Title: NP. Dates Needed: 8/31/2026 - 9/6/2026. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Inpatient. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Negotiable. Job Duration: Locums.

About the Facility

This hospital, located in Northern Michigan, maintains established clinical protocols and the resources necessary to support inpatient critical care services. The facility is structured to accommodate locum tenens clinician coverage on a day shift basis, with appropriate staffing in place to ensure continuity of patient care. Locum tenens coverage is sought for designated shifts beginning 8/31/2026.

About the Facility Location

Michigan offers a range of regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and year‑round activities that reflect the state's varied character. The region features natural landscapes, waterfront areas, cultural destinations, local markets, and scenic parks accessible across the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

This APP hospitalist opportunity is seeking one locum provider for a 7-on/7-off day shift schedule beginning August 31, 2026, with coverage needed during the following weeks: 8/31-9/6, 9/14-9/20, 9/28-10/4, 10/12-10/18, 10/26-11/1, 11/9-11/15, 11/23-11/29, 12/7-12/13, and 12/21-12/27. The provider will care for an adult patient population with an average inpatient census of 22 and approximately 2-4 admissions per day.

Candidates must be comfortable managing ICU patients and performing a wide range of procedures, including:

• intubation and extubation
• ventilator management
• central and arterial line placement
• chest tube insertion
• lumbar punctures
• moderate sedation
• paracentesis
• tracheostomy care
• external pacing

Experience handling critically ill patients and independently managing complex inpatient procedures is required.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable.

Patient Population: Adults.

Location Type: On‑Site.

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes.

Government: No.

Shift Times: Day shift; 7 on 7 off rotation.

CertificationsRequired: Board certification negotiable.