Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Locum Tenens in Charleston, WV

Join a critical care team as a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner providing high-quality acute care to critically ill adult patients in Charleston, West Virginia. This 13-week Nurse Practitioner contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced NP who is comfortable working overnight shifts and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Charleston offers a welcoming capital-city setting with scenic Kanawha River views, Appalachian outdoor recreation, and a vibrant local community.

• Specialty: Critical Care
• Unit: Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) unit
• Position Type: Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner job
• Location: Charleston, West Virginia
• Start Date: November 14, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,830-$6,250
• Schedule: 5 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour nights; posted schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Work Setting: On-site acute-care environment

• Active Nurse Practitioner licensure applicable to practice in West Virginia
• Current national Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate for critical care or acute care practice
• At least 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience, preferably in critical care, intensive care, or an acute-care setting
• Ability to provide safe, effective patient care during overnight shifts
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Completion of required locum tenens credentialing and compliance documentation

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill adult patients within the scope of practice
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient status, respond to changes in condition, and coordinate timely clinical interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, consultants, and other members of the interdisciplinary critical care team
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies and laboratory results
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and clinical progress accurately in the medical record
• Support continuity of care through clear communication during handoffs and care transitions

Apply now for this critical care Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Charleston, West Virginia.

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

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