Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in NM
- ID: 212535
- Updated December 3rd, 2025
- Job ID 212535
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Critical Care Medicine
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NM
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 3 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity starts on Dec 21, 2025, and involves overnight shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM as a solo practitioner within the unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care and the ability to independently manage advanced procedures in a fast-paced environment.Job Details
- Location: New Mexico
- Start Date: Dec 21, 2025
- LOA: 3 days
- Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 7 PM – 7 AM, solo night coverage
Responsibilities and Duties
- Independently manage critical care patients overnight as the sole provider within the unit
- Perform advanced procedures including arterial and central line placement, intubations, and chest tube insertions
- Respond to on-call needs as the critical care provider
- Collaborate with ER and Hospitalist night physicians as needed
- Produce and provide recent case logs (minimum 25 of each required procedure within the last year)
- Stabilize cardiac, GI, interventional radiology, and surgical cases for transfer when necessary
- Utilize Powerchart EMR for documentation and patient management
Additional Information
- Minimum 2-3 years of continuous critical care experience required; no training or proctoring provided
- Must be able to perform all required procedures independently
- Valid New Mexico license required
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications 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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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided