Locums Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Suffolk, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to provide overnight critical care coverage in a collaborative inpatient ICU environment using Epic EMR.

Position Details

Assignment Schedule: Friday through Tuesday

Shift: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Five 13-hour night shifts)

Call: None

Weekend Requirements: Included as part of the scheduled rotation

Average Patient Census: Approximately 13 patients per shift (range: 1–20)

EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

Admit and manage critically ill adult patients from the Emergency Department, hospital floors, and surrounding referring hospitals.

Provide overnight ICU coverage, monitoring patient status and responding to changes in condition.

Manage ventilated patients in collaboration with Respiratory Therapists.

Perform bedside procedures, including:

Central venous line placement

Arterial line placement

Hemodialysis catheter placement

Assist with the evaluation and stabilization of decompensating patients.

Communicate with patients' families regarding clinical status and goals of care during overnight hours.

Document patient care accurately in Epic and collaborate with the multidisciplinary critical care team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner

Active Virginia Nurse Practitioner license

Active DEA registration

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Demonstrated experience in adult critical care

Proficiency placing central venous lines, arterial lines, and dialysis catheters