Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Boston, MA

Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner
Location: Boston, MA
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Boston, MA Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens

Critical Care | Adult ICU | Day & Night Shifts | January 4 Start

Rhino Medical is leading the charge in connecting experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA) with exceptional locum tenens opportunities. We are seeking a Critical Care APPs for an adult ICU assignment in Boston, Massachusetts, beginning January 4, 2027.

This opportunity offers a collaborative, attending-led practice environment within an established teaching hospital. The position focuses on clinical assessment, patient management, and continuity of care rather than invasive procedures, making it an excellent fit for an experienced ICU NP or PA seeking a focused clinical role.

Position Overview

• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Specialty: Critical Care
• Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Setting: Adult ICU | Teaching Hospital
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Schedule: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM or 6:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 2 weekend shifts per month; 4 preferred
• Friday night shifts count toward the weekend requirement
• No requirement to work every weekend
• EMR: Epic
• ICU Capacity: 10 beds
• Average Daily Census: 7 patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in morning rounds with the attending physician
• Manage assigned clinical tasks and patient care needs throughout the shift
• Participate in afternoon rounds and ongoing care coordination
• Provide routine adult ICU and medical-surgical care
• Support the care of approximately 1–2 burn patients
• Serve as a responding clinician within an attending-led care model
• No invasive procedures required
• No intubations, central lines, or ventilator management
• No transplant, echocardiography, EVD, or complex neuro/stroke responsibilities

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with acute care training and ICU experience
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
• Massachusetts PA license required
• PA candidates pursuing Massachusetts licensure must submit their license application before the appointment process can begin
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• DEA registration required

Additional Assignment Details

• Approximately 90-day credentialing timeline
• Local candidates strongly preferred
• No travel or lodging reimbursement provided
• Candidates must be able to commute or arrange their own local accommodations

Interested in Learning More?

Connect with Rhino Medical to discuss scheduling availability, clinical expectations, credentialing requirements, and next steps. Our team is ready to help you explore whether this opportunity aligns with your experience and professional goals.

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