Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology Critical Care Needed in PA

Job Description

We are seeking a Cardiology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Dec 1, 2025. This position offers three 12-hour shifts per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing patients in a critical care cardiac ICU setting.

Job Details

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Cardiology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (includes nights, weekends, and holidays; must be flexible regarding days worked); 13-hour shifts with a 1-hour unpaid lunch; no guaranteed hours

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage HVI CCU patients under the guidance of the Intensivist
• Conduct daily rounding, patient management, and order entry
• Admit patients and provide post-operative management
• Perform procedures such as arterial line placement, central line placement, swan ganz catheter insertion, and IABP removal
• Manage patients with VA and VV ECMO, Impella, LVAD, and cardiac transplant cases

Additional Information

• Must have active PA license
• Required certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Required board certification: Critical Care Medicine
• Experience in a critical care cardiac ICU unit with advanced device management is essential
• Flexibility in scheduling is required

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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