Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MO

Job Description

Our client in Missouri is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 133-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves shifts from 0600-1830, where you will be responsible for documentation, managing pre and post-operative patients, ECMO, and overseeing the CTICU floor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide documentation for patient care.
• Manage pre and post-operative care, including ECMO patients.
• Oversee the CTICU floor.
• Manage patients within the Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit.
• Provide comprehensive care for pre and post-operative CT surgery patients.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
• EMR System: Epic
• Shift Hours: 0600-1830

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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