Locums Critical Care PA - GA
Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
Salary
$115.00
– $125.00
• hourly
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/14/25
We are seeking a local candidate for a full-time Night Shift position (3-12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). The ideal candidate will be an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) with ICU experience who can work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care to critically ill patients in a Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) setting.\
- Manage an average of 8-12 patients per shift (depending on census).
- Perform ICU-specific procedures, including central and arterial line insertions.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other team members to provide high-quality care.
Candidate Requirements:
- ICU Experience: Must have experience in any ICU setting (e.g., CCU, CVICU, MSICU, etc.), with the ability to apply skills in an MSICU environment.
- APP Qualification:
- NP: Must hold an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification.
- PA: Must have ICU-focused clinical experience.
- Ability to work nights and commit to a rotating weekend schedule (minimum of every third weekend, with potential for additional weekend shifts).