Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MD

Job Description

We are seeking an Acute Care Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This full-time position starts on Jan 5, 2026, and involves night shifts, three nights per week, providing advanced post-operative and critical care support in a CVS-ICU alongside other advanced practice providers. The role focuses on caring for transplant, ECMO, LVAD, bypass, and surgical patients in a high-acuity environment.

Job Details

• Location: Maryland
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 48 days
• Provider Type Needed: Acute Care Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Nights, 6PM–6AM plus 1 hour for sign-out/shift transition; full-time, 3 nights per week (rotating); no more than 5 shifts in a row; no call

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide advanced post-operative care for transplant, ECMO, LVAD, bypass, and other surgical patients
• Manage 4–6 patients per night in an ICU setting, typically about 4 patients per provider
• Perform invasive procedures including central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube removal, and pacer wire removal
• Deliver comprehensive cardiac critical care in collaboration with at least one other advanced practice provider on each shift
• Ensure effective shift transition with required sign-out procedures

Additional Information

• Must hold a valid Maryland license and be acute care trained
• Required certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Critical Care Medicine board certification, Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Gerontology (ACCNS-AG), or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
• EMR system: Epic
• This position does not involve operating room duties or on-call responsibilities

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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