Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in North Carolina

LocumTenens.com; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an NP to provide inpatient coverage in a Neuroscience ICU in North Carolina on a day shift. The assignment runs from January 2027 and is ongoing, with no call or ER backup required.

Required qualifications include ACLS/BLS through the AHA, Acute Care Certification, board certification, and prescriptive authority. Clinicians will work 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a total census of 20 and ~2 admissions daily.

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient ICU experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association are mandatory.
• Acute Care Certification required.
• Board certification required.
• Prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient ICU-level care management for Neuroscience ICU patients.
• Respond to code events and maintain patient safety.
• Perform arterial line and central line placement.
• Perform lumbar punctures and ventilator management.
• Manage approximately 4 patients per day within a census of 20 with ~2 admissions daily.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-220650-NP-NC
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:January 2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This health system operates a Neuroscience ICU service that employs a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. The facility maintains a clinical team with expertise in nursing, radiology, general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and intervention, neuro-spine surgery, and neurology. A patient- and family-centered approach to care is a defining characteristic of the Neuroscience program, supporting optimization of patient outcomes across a 20-bed unit.

About the Facility Location

North Carolina offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The eastern region of the state features waterfront dining and shopping, historic destinations, and cultural sites including the NC History Center. Clinicians on assignment will find accessible outdoor and cultural activities throughout the region, along with broader state attractions such as the North Carolina Arboretum and natural areas suited to recreation and exploration.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient-only coverage for the Neuroscience ICU service, working day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with no call or ER backup required. Clinical responsibilities include ICU-level care management, code response, and performing procedures such as arterial line and central line placement, lumbar punctures, and ventilator management. Clinicians will manage an average of 4 patients per day within a total inpatient census of 20 and an average of 2 admissions per day, utilizing EPIC EMR for all clinical documentation. A minimum of one year of experience is required, and current ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association are mandatory; Acute Care Certification is also required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:4 patients per day per clinician; avg total inpatient census: 20; avg admissions: 2 per day
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Procedures Required:Arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, vent management
• CertificationsRequired:Acute Care Certification required; ACLS and BLS through AHA required; board certification required; prescriptive authority required

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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