Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU Physician Assistant

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage for the Neuroscience ICU at a Level I Trauma Center in Greenville, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly specialized multidisciplinary neuroscience team caring for critically ill neurological patients.

Job Type

Locum Tenens

Specialty

Neuroscience ICU (Acute Care NP/PA)

Location

Greenville, North Carolina

Coverage Needed
Day Shift (7:00 AM 7:00 PM): December 26 January 1
Night Shift (7:00 PM 7:00 AM): Ongoing beginning January 2027
Position Highlights
Inpatient Neuroscience ICU only
12-hour shifts
No clinic responsibilities
No call required
No Emergency Department backup
Provider responds to codes
Average inpatient census: 20
Average patient load: 4 patients per provider
Average admissions: 2 per day
20-bed Neuroscience ICU
EPIC EMR
Orientation required the day before the first scheduled shift
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive ICU-level care for critically ill neuroscience patients
Perform daily assessments, treatment planning, and patient management
Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, neurointensivists, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams
Perform bedside procedures including:
Arterial line placement
Central line placement
Lumbar punctures
Ventilator management
Requirements
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Acute Care certification required
Minimum 1 year of ICU or Neuroscience ICU experience
Demonstrated ability to independently provide ICU-level care
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
Facility Highlights
974-bed Level I Trauma Center
Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
Established neuroscience program utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to neurological care
Collaborative team including:
10 Neurosurgeons
20+ Neurologists
4 Vascular Neurologists
4 Neurointensivists
13 Neurology subspecialists
Dedicated Neuroscience ICU team consisting of 4 physicians and 11 Advanced Practice Providers providing 24/7 coverage

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum tenens and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and matching providers with organizations committed to exceptional patient care.

For more information, please contact:

Kayla Garza

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