Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Locum Tenens

Overview:
A hospital-based opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide coverage in an ICU and step-down unit setting. This role involves managing critically ill patients, performing procedures, and working both autonomously and in collaboration with critical care physicians.

Compensation:
$150/hr

Assignment Dates:

June 1, 2026 October 2, 2026

Schedule:

Monday Friday
Day/Evening shifts
Minimum 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours as needed

Practice Details:

Setting: Inpatient ICU and Step-Down Unit
Patient Population: Adult
EMR: Epic
Autonomy: Yes, with supervising and critical care physicians available

Patient Volume:

Up to 10 patient notes per day
Additional responsibility for phone coverage of all inpatients

Procedures:

Central line placement
Arterial line placement
Chest tube placement and removal
Wound vac changes

Requirements:

NCCPA Board Certified Required
Active New York License Required
ACLS Required
ICU experience Required (no new graduates)
Epic experience Required

Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: 6 weeks