Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Critical Care Needed in MD

Job Description

 A hospital in Maryland is seeking a skilled Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 40-day locum tenens assignment starting on 09/01/2025. This role involves providing night shift coverage (7 PM to 7 AM) for 5-10 shifts per month in a mixed medical/surgical ICU and stepdown unit. The ideal candidate should be available for last-minute, sporadic shifts without a set monthly schedule. Responsibilities include managing critically ill patients, performing procedures such as arterial lines, central lines, intubations, and ventilator management. This opportunity utilizes the Cerner electronic health record system and offers potential for extension.

Job Details:

Location: Maryland

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: 09/01/2025

LOA: 40 days

Provider Type Needed: Physician Assistant (Critical Care Medicine)

Schedule: 7 PM to 7 AM, 5-10 night shifts per month (flexible)

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide critical care coverage in a mixed medical/surgical ICU

• Manage patients in the stepdown unit

• Perform advanced procedures including arterial lines and central lines

• Conduct intubations and manage ventilator settings

• Respond to medical emergencies and code situations

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

• Utilize Cerner electronic health record system for documentation

• Adapt to flexible scheduling and last-minute shift assignments

• Ensure high-quality patient care and safety in critical care settings

• Stay current with best practices in critical care medicine

Additional Information:

• Maryland state license is mandatory for this position

• Local providers strongly preferred for emergency call-ins

• Comfort with ICU procedures and ventilator management is essential

• Flexibility for sporadic scheduling without set monthly shifts

• Physician Assistants are strongly preferred by the client

• Possibility of assignment extension

Apply now to learn more!

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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