Locum Tenens NeuroCritical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Neurocritical Care Locum Tenens OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum tenens opportunity in NeuroCritical Care in Boston, Massachusetts. Join a specialized multidisciplinary team caring for complex neurology and neurosurgery patients in a high-acuity Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit.ScheduleApproximately 3–4 12-hour shifts per weekApproximately 40 hours per weekRotating day, night, and weekend coverageLocum tenens assignment with potential for ongoing coverageCompensation: $120.00 per hourResponsibilitiesAssess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions.Provide comprehensive care as part of a multidisciplinary NeuroCritical Care team.Participate in daily rounds with attending physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs.Perform patient histories and comprehensive neurological examinations.Develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate specialty consultations.Communicate treatment plans and provide education to patients and families.Perform inpatient consultations and maintain accurate EMR documentation.Perform procedures appropriate to training and credentialing, including:Central and arterial line placementIntubationLumbar punctureLumbar drain placement and removalNGT placementStaple and suture placement/removalWound care and packingSpine brace and cervical collar placement/removalQualificationsCurrent Massachusetts NP or PA license.Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.Current national certification appropriate to the provider's discipline.NeuroCritical Care, critical care, neurology, or neurosurgery experience strongly preferred.Ability to work rotating days, nights, and weekends.Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.