Locum Tenens NeuroCritical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We 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.

Schedule

Approximately 3–4 12-hour shifts per week

Approximately 40 hours per week

Rotating day, night, and weekend coverage

Locum tenens assignment with potential for ongoing coverage

Compensation: $120.00 per hour

Responsibilities

Assess, 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 placement

Intubation

Lumbar puncture

Lumbar drain placement and removal

NGT placement

Staple and suture placement/removal

Wound care and packing

Spine brace and cervical collar placement/removal

Qualifications

Current 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.