Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care
Location: Cumming, GA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Critical Care NP in Cumming, Georgia, 30041!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Critical Care NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cumming, GA
• Service Setting: Hospital, ICU
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 11/01/2025 02/28/2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 3 shifts weekly, 7p 7:30a COVERAGE DATES
• 11/01/2025 02/28/2026
• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week (7p 7:30a)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults, critically ill ICU patients
• Patient Volume/Census: 1015 ICU patients per APP per shift (with attending MD present)
• Admissions: Yes, new ICU admissions included
• Rounding: Yes, participation in multi-disciplinary ICU rounds
• Case Mix: General critical care/ICU

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Attending physicians on-site
• Support Staff Available: ICU nursing staff, multi-disciplinary team
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental critical care coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: TBD (case logs required for ICU procedures)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Coverage not specified (local candidates preferred) REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Central line insertions (CVLs, vascaths, introducers)
• Arterial line insertions
• Ongoing ICU patient assessments and interventions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Valid national and Georgia state licensure required
• Board: For NPs, Acute Care certification required
• DEA: Not specified, assumed required for prescriptive authority
• Certifications: National certification as ACNP or PA
• Experience: Minimum 12 years as an APP in an ICU setting
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with ICU procedures; case logs for credentialing

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Collaborate with attending physicians on care planning and updates
• Conduct patient assessments and implement interventions
• Order entry and documentation in Cerner EMR
• Interpret diagnostic tests and communicate findings
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ICU rounds each shift
• Perform central and arterial line insertions per credentialing requirements

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1. Design a lifestyle that suits your preferences and priorities, whether it's prioritizing travel, family time, or personal pursuits alongside your professional commitments.
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3. Explore new cities and regions, immersing yourself in different cultures while working.
4. Extend your career or transition into semi-retirement by taking on locum roles, supplementing your retirement income while staying engaged in clinical practice.
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