Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Needed in West Virginia

We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an inpatient 72-day assignment in West Virginia. This role involves day and night shifts, with primary hours from 6 AM to 6 PM or 6 PM to 6 AM, including bedside consults, virtual conferences, and patient handoffs. The ideal candidate will manage comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric ICU patients, conduct health assessments, diagnose, and perform therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage comprehensive and individualized care for pediatric ICU patients and their families during hospitalization.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, diagnose, and manage pediatric ICU patients.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Complete daily rounds, consults, and pre-procedure/evaluations.
• Perform and communicate results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Consult and communicate with hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations.
• Perform succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and document findings in the medical record.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call Required
• Patients Per Day: Average 12
• LOA: 72 Days
• Staffing Mix: Residents, MAs, Nursing staff; 2 APPs on during days, 1 APP on at nights

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities