Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care

Boston, MA 02115

Specialty Critical Care
Profession Nurse Practitioner


Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – Boston, MA

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking to make an impact in a leading healthcare facility? Join a dynamic ICU team at a renowned teaching hospital in Boston, MA, offering flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. This is a great opportunity for local providers to enjoy consistent shifts and a focused critical care practice.


Quick Facts
  • Location: Boston, MA (55 Fruit Street)
  • Start Date: 01/04/2027
  • End Date: 07/05/2027
  • Shift: 3x13-Hour Days (06:00 - 19:00)
  • Schedule: Flexible, prefers 4 weekend shifts/month (Fri, Sat, or Sun, including Fri nights)
  • Hours/Week: 39 hours
  • Employment Type: Temporary/Locum
  • Licensure: Massachusetts License Required (PAs considered with 3-5 week credentialing time)
  • Experience: 2+ years in critical care ICU
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA

Pay & Benefits
  • Hourly Rate: $97.48/hour
  • Benefits:
    • Competitive pay packages
    • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
    • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
    • Robust referral bonus program
    • Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws
    • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do
  • Collaborate with ICU team to provide high-quality adult patient care in a teaching hospital environment
  • Respond as a clinical, physician-led response clinician within the ICU
  • Complete patient rounds alongside attending physicians in the morning and afternoon
  • Manage bread and butter ICU cases, including typical adult procedures
  • Respond to clinical needs efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced setting
  • Document patient information accurately using Epic EMR
  • Support patient stabilization and critical care management

What You Need
Required:
  • Board certification in Acute Care with ICU experience
  • Massachusetts license (for PAs: 3–5 weeks processing time)
  • ACLS, BLS certifications
  • DEA registration

Preferred:
  • Local candidates or those able to stay in town; no travel required
  • Experience responding in ICU settings, with adult patient care focus

About the Assignment
Join a leading facility in Boston, MA, dedicated to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. This ICU-specific role involves acting as a responding clinician, working alongside attending physicians to support critical adult patient cases in a busy teaching hospital. The schedule offers flexibility, with a focus on weekdays and weekend shifts, designed to fit a variety of licensure statuses.


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