Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – Boston, MA

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking to make an impact in a leading healthcare facility? Join a dynamic ICU team at a renowned teaching hospital in Boston, MA, offering flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. This is a great opportunity for local providers to enjoy consistent shifts and a focused critical care practice.

Quick Facts

• Location: Boston, MA (55 Fruit Street)
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• End Date: 07/05/2027
• Shift: 3x13-Hour Days (06:00 - 19:00)
• Schedule: Flexible, prefers 4 weekend shifts/month (Fri, Sat, or Sun, including Fri nights)
• Hours/Week: 39 hours
• Employment Type: Temporary/Locum
• Licensure: Massachusetts License Required (PAs considered with 3-5 week credentialing time)
• Experience: 2+ years in critical care ICU
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $97.48/hour
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with ICU team to provide high-quality adult patient care in a teaching hospital environment
• Respond as a clinical, physician-led response clinician within the ICU
• Complete patient rounds alongside attending physicians in the morning and afternoon
• Manage bread and butter ICU cases, including typical adult procedures
• Respond to clinical needs efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Document patient information accurately using Epic EMR
• Support patient stabilization and critical care management

What You Need

• Board certification in Acute Care with ICU experience
• Massachusetts license (for PAs: 3–5 weeks processing time)
• ACLS, BLS certifications
• DEA registration

• Local candidates or those able to stay in town; no travel required
• Experience responding in ICU settings, with adult patient care focus

About the Assignment Join a leading facility in Boston, MA, dedicated to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. This ICU-specific role involves acting as a responding clinician, working alongside attending physicians to support critical adult patient cases in a busy teaching hospital. The schedule offers flexibility, with a focus on weekdays and weekend shifts, designed to fit a variety of licensure statuses. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.