Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care

Job Title: Locum Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care

Overview:
Join our team as a Locum Nurse Practitioner specializing in Critical Care, providing essential coverage at a reputable healthcare facility in Suffolk, VA. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic inpatient environment, supporting a diverse adult patient population. Your contributions will ensure continuity of care during credentialing periods and beyond, making a significant impact on patient outcomes. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the chance to work autonomously in a challenging and rewarding setting.

Required Skills:

• Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification in Critical Care
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU/Critical Care experience
• Proficiency in ventilator management, including assistance with respiratory therapists
• Ability to perform procedures such as placing central venous lines, arterial lines, and dialysis catheters
• Strong clinical judgment and autonomous practice skills
• Experience working with adult patients in an inpatient setting
• Familiarity with EMR systems, specifically EPIC
• Excellent communication skills for updating families and coordinating patient care

Nice to Have Skills:

• Advanced life support certifications (e.g., ACLS, BLS)
• Experience working in a variety of hospital environments, including emergency departments and critical care units
• Familiarity with hospital protocols for decompensating patients overnight
• Ability to handle a fluctuating patient census efficiently

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
• At least 2 years of critical care practice in a hospital setting
• Prior locum or temporary staffing experience is advantageous

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, with a minimum of one shift per month
• Credentialing process estimated to take 2-4 weeks
• Must have appropriate licensure, certifications, and working privileges for the state of Virginia
• Travel and lodging reimbursements available as per policy, including flight, hotel, and rental vehicle within specified limits

Embark on this rewarding opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful difference. Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us deliver exceptional patient care!

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