Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in VA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Virginia. This assignment begins on Apr 6, 2026, with a duration of 84 days and includes 7-14 night shifts per month from 6p to 6a in a 28-bed medical/surgical ICU. The ideal candidate must work independently with intensivist support available on-call overnight and demonstrate proficiency in intubations, central lines, and arterial lines.

Job Details

• Location: Virginia
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• LOA: 84 days
• Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 7-14 night shifts per month, 6p-6a

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide independent overnight care in a 28-bed medical/surgical ICU
• Collaborate with an intensivist who is on-call from home overnight
• Perform A and C lines, intubations, central lines, and arterial lines
• Maintain detailed and accurate case logs, demonstrating a minimum of 15 intubations, 15 central lines, and 15 arterial lines within the past 12 months
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients
• Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical protocols and safety standards

Additional Information

• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner license required
• Board certifications required: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certifications required
• Must provide case logs as outlined above

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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