Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Nevada

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine seeks a locum NP to provide ICU coverage in Reno, NV. The clinician will manage critically ill adults in a high-acuity setting, with prescriptive authority and a board certification required. An in-house MD supports daytime coverage.

Shifts include days 07:00–19:00 and nights 19:00–07:00, with a preferred emphasis on night coverage. This locum assignment requires ICU experience and strong collaboration with the hospital team.

Qualifications

• Critical care ICU experience and ability to manage critically ill adults.
• Board-certified NP with prescriptive authority.
• Inpatient locum coverage with day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill adult patients in ICU.
• Perform standard ICU procedures with physician in-house support.
• Collaborate with an in-house MD during daytime and be on call at night.
• Provide coverage for day shifts 07:00–19:00 and night shifts 19:00–07:00.

Skills

Critical care ICU experience

Adult patient care

Prescriptive authority

Education

ANCC NP Board Certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-220679-NP-NV

• Title: NP

• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility in Nevada maintains a fully functioning and staffed ICU with nurses, technicians, and additional clinical support staff to ensure quality care delivery. The facility provides structured day and night shift coverage with an attending MD in-house during daytime hours and on call at night. Critical Care experience is required of all clinicians providing coverage at this facility.

About the Facility Location

Reno, known as a hub of Northern Nevada, offers a range of attractions including the National Automobile Museum, the Nevada Museum of Art, the Fleischmann Planetarium, and the Truckee River Walk. The area features outdoor spaces such as Idlewild Park and Bartley Ranch Regional Park, alongside casinos and entertainment venues. Nearby destinations including Lake Tahoe, Virginia City, and Carson City are accessible within a short drive, providing clinicians on assignment with diverse options for leisure.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide critical care coverage during day shifts from 0700 to 1900 and night shifts from 1900 to 0700 at an inpatient facility in Nevada, with a preference for night shift coverage. Responsibilities include intensive monitoring and management of critically ill adult patients requiring advanced ICU-level care and standard critical care procedures. An MD is present in-house during day shifts and available on call at night to support coordinated patient care. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 15-20

• Support Staff: MD in-house during the day and on call at night; nurses, techs, and additional ICU staff on site

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Times: Day shift: 0700-1900; Night shift: 1900-0700; preference for night coverage

• Procedures Required: Standard ICU procedures

• CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required