Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MO

Job Description

Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 55-day locum tenens assignment, with a start date of Aug 29, 2026. This vital role involves 0600-1830 shifts, where you will be primarily responsible for documentation, managing pre/post-operative patients, ECMO, and overseeing the floor/CTICU, providing essential support in a dynamic critical care environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for documentation tasks, with attending physician support on Wednesday and Thursday
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Provide care for patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Oversee patient care within the Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) and general floor
• Handle pre-operative and post-operative floor work specifically for CT Surgery patients

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
• EMR System: Epic

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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