Critical Care Intensivist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facilityin Henderson, Nevad
LocumTenens.com
Austin, NV, 89310, USA
- Healthcare
High-volume Level III Trauma ICU coverage with 12-hour day/night blocks in Henderson (near Las Vegas). Locum Critical Care Intensivist; 7-on/7-off schedule; 12-hour day/night shifts with 6:00 AM–6:00 PM face-to-face sign-outs; on-site at a 366-bed acute care, Level III Trauma hospital in Henderson, NV; locums assignment. - Board certification in Critical Care Medicine (required)
- Prescriptive authority
- Experience with ICU procedures (intubation, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, paracentesis, lumbar puncture)
- Comfortable with adult ICU population and high census workload
- Prefer experience with tracheostomy and ECMO management
Full description
This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:
ORD-210668-MD-NV Title:
MD Dates Needed:
7 on/7 off Shift Type:
Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type:
Inpatient Call Required:
No Board Certification Required:
Yes Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility
This facility operates as a 366-bed acute-care hospital in Henderson, Nevada, recognized as Southern Nevada's premier non-profit healthcare facility. The institution functions as a Level III Trauma Center providing comprehensive medical services including specialized NICU, cardiovascular, and surgical services to the regional community. About the Facility Location
Henderson, Nevada, is a premier, safe city in the Las Vegas Valley (second largest in NV) known for its high quality of life, master-planned communities, and scenic desert landscape. Located about 16 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, it offers easy access to entertainment while providing a quieter, family-friendly suburban feel with top-rated parks and trails. About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will deliver comprehensive critical care services managing critically ill patients in the intensive care unit during both day and night shifts with 12-hour coverage periods. Essential responsibilities include conducting face-to-face sign-out sessions from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, participating in multidisciplinary team rounds, and managing continuous intake of new consults and admissions from emergency departments, medical floors, and direct ICU transfers. The position requires performing advanced critical care procedures including intubations, central venous catheter placements, arterial line insertions, chest tube placements, paracentesis, and lumbar punctures while maintaining direct communication with consulting specialists and conducting goals of care discussions with family members. Additional duties include identifying appropriate candidates for ICU downgrades, facilitating direct ICU discharges when clinically indicated, and providing educational support to residents as necessary with preferred experience in tracheostomy placement and ECMO management.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
Variable based on ICU census Support Staff:
Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population:
Adults Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes Government:
No Shift Times:
Day shift and night shift coverage with face-to-face sign-out from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Procedures Required:
Intubations, central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, paracentesis, lumbar puncture CertificationsRequired:
Board certification in Critical Care Medicine required
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
ORD-210668-MD-NV Title:
MD Dates Needed:
7 on/7 off Shift Type:
Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type:
Inpatient Call Required:
No Board Certification Required:
Yes Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility
This facility operates as a 366-bed acute-care hospital in Henderson, Nevada, recognized as Southern Nevada's premier non-profit healthcare facility. The institution functions as a Level III Trauma Center providing comprehensive medical services including specialized NICU, cardiovascular, and surgical services to the regional community. About the Facility Location
Henderson, Nevada, is a premier, safe city in the Las Vegas Valley (second largest in NV) known for its high quality of life, master-planned communities, and scenic desert landscape. Located about 16 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, it offers easy access to entertainment while providing a quieter, family-friendly suburban feel with top-rated parks and trails. About the Clinician's Workday
The clinician will deliver comprehensive critical care services managing critically ill patients in the intensive care unit during both day and night shifts with 12-hour coverage periods. Essential responsibilities include conducting face-to-face sign-out sessions from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, participating in multidisciplinary team rounds, and managing continuous intake of new consults and admissions from emergency departments, medical floors, and direct ICU transfers. The position requires performing advanced critical care procedures including intubations, central venous catheter placements, arterial line insertions, chest tube placements, paracentesis, and lumbar punctures while maintaining direct communication with consulting specialists and conducting goals of care discussions with family members. Additional duties include identifying appropriate candidates for ICU downgrades, facilitating direct ICU discharges when clinically indicated, and providing educational support to residents as necessary with preferred experience in tracheostomy placement and ECMO management.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
Variable based on ICU census Support Staff:
Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population:
Adults Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes Government:
No Shift Times:
Day shift and night shift coverage with face-to-face sign-out from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Procedures Required:
Intubations, central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, paracentesis, lumbar puncture CertificationsRequired:
Board certification in Critical Care Medicine required
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
Location restriction