Locums Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

A leading healthcare system in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Locums Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide full-time coverage in a high-acuity neurocritical care environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU or neurocritical care provider who is comfortable managing critically ill neurological patients and participating in stroke response and ICU-level care.

The provider will work collaboratively with an established team of neurocritical care physicians, APPs, and support staff within a busy academic medical center setting.

Compensation:$130 Per Hour

Position Details

Assignment Type: Full-time locums coverage

Schedule: 3 shifts per week

Shift Types: Days, nights, and weekends required

Shift Hours:

Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Call Requirements: None

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive neurocritical care management for ICU patients

Participate in stroke code evaluations and acute neurological assessments

Perform daily patient rounding, admissions, and follow-up care

Assist in the management of critically ill neurological and stroke patients

Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary ICU teams

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the EMR system

Preferred Skills & Experience

Neurocritical care or ICU experience strongly preferred

Comfort with stroke codes highly preferred

ICU procedural experience preferred, including exposure to bedside critical care procedures

Strong cri tical thinking and acute patient management skills

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required

Active New Jersey license preferred

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred

Prior ICU or neurocritical care experience strongly preferred

BLS and ACLS certifications required