Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MD

Job Description

We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This full-time night position starts on Jan 26, 2026, with 13-hour shifts from 6PM to 6AM plus sign-out, providing post-operative cardiac ICU care in a collaborative environment.

Job Details

• Location: Maryland
• Start Date: Jan 26, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Nights, 6PM-6AM + 1-hour sign-out; full-time, 3 shifts per week; minimum 18 shifts per 6-week schedule; maximum 5 consecutive shifts

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver post-operative care for transplant, ECMO, LVAD, bypass, and surgical patients in a CVS-ICU setting
• Perform invasive procedures including central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube removal, and pacer wire removal
• Manage 4-6 patients per night, approximately 4 patients per provider, within an ICU
• Collaborate with at least one other APP during shifts, ideally as part of a three-APP night team
• Provide care exclusively in the ICU; no operating room responsibilities
• Conduct sign-out and shift transitions as part of each 13-hour shift
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation

Additional Information

• Active Maryland license required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine preferred
• Acute care training required for nurse practitioners (when applicable)
• No call 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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