Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Critical Care in Atlanta, GA

Company: LocumJobsNetwork
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care Location: Atlanta, GA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Critical Care NP in Atlanta, Georgia, 30301! JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: NP/PA – Critical Care • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Atlanta, GA • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 03/01/2026 – 05/31/2026 • Clinical Shift Schedule: Full-time night shift coverage; three 12-hour shifts per week • Shift Hours: 7:00p – 7:30a (includes sign-out to oncoming shift) COVERAGE DATES • Start date: March 1, 2026 • End date: May 31, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult ICU patients • Patient Volume/Census: Typical APP-to-patient ratio of 10–15 ICU patients per APP • Admissions: Medical and surgical ICU admissions • Rounding: Included each shift • Phone Consults: As required • Case Mix: Critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Standard ICU and procedural equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Attending intensivists and specialty consultants • Support Staff Available: ICU nursing staff and multidisciplinary care teams • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental night shift coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Case Logs Required: Yes, for central and arterial line procedures REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Central venous line insertion (CVLs, vascaths, introducers) • Arterial line insertion • ICU patient assessment and management JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active state licensure required • Board: – Nurse Practitioners must be Acute Care Certified (ACNP) – Physician Assistants must hold appropriate national certification • Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU experience as an APP • Skills: Proficiency in ICU procedures including central and arterial line placement • Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently in a high-acuity ICU environment; effective communication with physicians and nursing staff DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement treatment plans • Collaborate with attending physicians on plan of care and clinical decision-making • Interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory results • Perform required invasive ICU procedures per credentialing • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds each shift • Communicate effectively with ICU nursing staff and ancillary teams • Document all patient care accurately and timely in the EMR Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice. Experience diverse medical settings, patient demographics, and clinical challenges, enriching your professional expertise. Explore entrepreneurial ventures in healthcare, such as locum tenens agencies or consulting services, leveraging your expertise and network gained from locum work. Gain exposure to rural healthcare settings, addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved areas and making a positive impact on local communities. Increase your earnings by taking on additional shifts or assignments, boosting your financial stability and opportunities. 1709762EXPTEMP

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