Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Neurocritical Care Society; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 138,962 - 197,916; Part time

Job summary

UC Davis Medical Center is seeking a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner Per Diem to provide advanced clinical expertise to patients and manage critical medical situations. The ideal candidate should hold a valid California RN and NP license and have at least 2 years of experience in critical care or neurocritical care. Responsibilities include independent patient management and collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring quality patient care in a team-based environment. This role offers a competitive pay of $122.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License.
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
• DEA Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise.
• Manage chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, and specialty protocols.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in a team-based care environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Judgement skills

Self-direction and organizational skills

Ability to cope with personal stress

Education

Master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing

Job description

Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026

Company: UC Davis Medical Center

Position: Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Salary Range: $122.27 Hourly

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on‑going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g., chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non‑invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least 2 years of recent NP experience in critical care or neurocritical care.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self‑direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Key Responsibilities

• 90% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Other Professional Activity

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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