Lucrative Critical Care Locums in Potsdam, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Critical Care / Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner – Locum Tenens – Potsdam, NY

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning January 6, 2027.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive inpatient hospitalist care to adult patients with a variety of acute medical conditions. Responsibilities include evaluating newly admitted patients, diagnosing and treating illnesses, managing ongoing medical conditions, coordinating inpatient care, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The position offers a consistent 7-days-on / 7-days-off schedule, with 12-hour daytime shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Candidates must be willing to work this schedule.

The practice provides a collaborative inpatient environment with physician, nursing, and clinical support. No on-call responsibilities are required.

Compensation: Hourly: $145/hr, Overtime: $180/hr, Holiday: $180/hr.

Assignment Details

Location: Potsdam, NY

Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Specialty: Critical Care / Hospitalist Medicine

Position Type: Locum Tenens

Start Date: January 6, 2027

Assignment Duration: 26 Weeks

Number of Positions: 1

Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Inpatient Medicine

Coverage Type: Scheduled Shifts / No Call

Patient Population: Adults

Hospital Capacity: 109 Beds

Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:10–15

EMR System: Epic

Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis

Schedule

Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

Shift Type: Day Shift

Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Shift Duration: 12 Hours

Estimated Monthly Shifts: 14

On-Call Responsibilities: None

Schedule Flexibility: Candidates Must Accept the 7-On / 7-Off Rotation

Meal Break: 30 Minutes

Start Date: January 6, 2027

The provider must be available for the established 7-on / 7-off rotation throughout the assignment.

Patient Population / Volume

Patient Age Group: Adults

Practice Setting: Inpatient Acute Care

Hospital Capacity: 109 Beds

Patient Ratio: Approximately 10–15 Patients Per Provider

Patient Acuity: Acutely Ill Adults

Clinical Focus: General Inpatient Medicine and Hospitalist Care

Patients present with a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions requiring hospital-based evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and coordination of care.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Inpatient Medical Care

Evaluate Newly Admitted Patients

Obtain Patient Histories and Perform Physical Examinations

Diagnose and Treat Acute Medical Conditions

Manage Chronic Medical Conditions During Hospitalization

Develop and Implement Individualized Treatment Plans

Monitor Patient Progress and Response to Treatment

Order and Interpret Laboratory Testing

Order and Review Diagnostic Imaging, Including X-Rays

Review Medications and Adjust Treatment Plans as Clinically Appropriate

Coordinate Care With Physicians, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Professionals

Communicate With Patients and Families Regarding Diagnoses and Treatment Plans

Collaborate With Primary Care Providers Regarding Patient Care

Support Appropriate Discharge Planning and Continuity of Care

Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation Using Epic

Follow Established Hospital Policies and Clinical Protocols

Clinical Skills and Competencies

Adult Inpatient Medicine

Hospitalist Patient Management

Acute Illness Assessment and Treatment

Chronic Disease Management in Hospitalized Patients

Admission Assessments

Clinical Decision-Making

Laboratory and Diagnostic Test Interpretation

Medication Management

Care Coordination

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient and Family Communication

Electronic Medical Record Documentation

Management of Multiple Hospitalized Patients

Clinical Practice Details

Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital

Specialty: Critical Care / Hospitalist Medicine

Patient Population: Adults