Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in OH
- ID: 212424B
- Updated December 1st, 2025
- Job ID 212424B
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine
- Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Critical Care Medicine
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State OH
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 130 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Ohio. This role starts on Jan 5, 2026, and spans 130 days, with day shifts available Monday through Friday or a flexible four-day schedule. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of current CVICU experience and be adept at providing advanced post-operative cardiac surgery ICU care.
Job Details
- Location: Ohio
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 130 days
- Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, or flexible four 10-hour shifts
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients in an ICU
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, ICU attendings, and residents
- Manage a daily census of 4-8 patients, with less than one surgery per day on average
- Perform required procedures: central line placement, atrial line placement, chest tube removal, pacer wire removal
Additional Information
- Active Ohio nurse practitioner license required
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Recent experience working in CVICU strongly preferred
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