Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MO

  • ID: 219800A
  • Updated June 19th, 2026

  • Job ID 219800A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Critical Care Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State MO
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Aug 12, 2026. This role involves managing pre and post-operative patients, including those on ECMO, and overseeing critical care in the CTICU/MICU during night shifts from 1800 to 0630.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage pre and post-operative patients in a critical care setting.
  • Provide care for patients on ECMO.
  • Oversee patients on the floor and within the CTICU/MICU.
  • Handle pre and post-operative floor work, especially for CT Surgery cases.


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Shift Hours: 1800-0630


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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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