Locum Tenens Critical Care APP – Cardiac ICU (Hershey, PA) | $125/hr
Buffalo, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
Salary $125.00 – $125.00 hourly
Degree Required DHS/DHSc
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/11/25

Location: Hershey, PA
Position: Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Cardiac ICU
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Compensation: $125/hr

Job Description:

A hospital in Hershey, PA, is seeking an experienced Critical Care Board-Certified APP to join our Cardiac ICU team in a locum tenens capacity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing critically ill cardiac patients, including expertise in the management of VA & VV ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplant patients.

Schedule:

  • (3) 13-hour shifts per week (7 AM - 8 PM or 7 PM - 8 AM)
  • Includes night shifts, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities:

  • Primary management of HVI CCU patients under the guidance of an Intensivist
  • Daily rounding, patient management, order entry, admissions, and post-operative care
  • Performing procedures including:
    • Arterial lines
    • Central lines
    • Swan-Ganz catheter placement
    • IABP removal

Requirements:

  • Board-Certified Critical Care APP (NP/PA)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Critical Care Cardiac ICU unit
  • Strong expertise in ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplant management
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced ICU setting

Why Apply?

  • Competitive pay at $125/hr
  • Gain experience in a leading cardiac ICU unit
  • Work in a collaborative, high-acuity environment