Locum Tenens Critical Care NP/PA – Night ICU Coverage (Cumming, GA)

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Locum tenens opportunity in Cumming, GA covering a hospital-based adult ICU. This clinical-only assignment runs 11/01/2025–02/28/2026 and requires night coverage: three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.).

Patient population and scope

• Adult critically ill patients in a general medical-surgical ICU
• New ICU admissions included; typical case mix reflects general critical care
• Patient census approximately 10–15 ICU patients per APP per shift, with an attending physician on site
• Active participation in multidisciplinary ICU rounds each shift

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive management of critically ill patients, including assessments, interventions, and ongoing care plans
• Collaborate closely with on-site attending physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Perform and document procedures such as central venous and arterial line insertions per credentialing requirements
• Enter orders, document care, and review/interpret diagnostics in Cerner EMR

Facility and support

• EMR: Cerner
• On-site attending physician backup and established ICU nursing/multidisciplinary support
• Coverage requested to supplement existing critical care services

Credentials and requirements

• National and Georgia state licensure required; temporary hospital privileges available
• Acute Care NP certification required for NPs; national certification and applicable credentials required for PAs
• Minimum 12 years of APP ICU experience and proficiency in ICU procedures; case logs required for credentialing
• DEA likely required for prescriptive authority
• Credentialing timeline: TBD

Compensation and logistics

• Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage not specified; local candidates preferred

Coverage dates and schedule

• 11/01/2025–02/28/2026
• Nights, three shifts per week (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.)