Locum Tenens NP/PA — Night Shift Critical Care (Adult ICU), Atlanta, GA (Mar–May 2026)

Job ID: [Not Provided]

Location: Atlanta, GA
Assignment type: Locum Tenens, Inpatient, Clinical Only
Dates: 03/01/2026 – 05/31/2026
Schedule: Nights, full-time — three 12-hour shifts/week
Shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (includes sign-out)

Patient population and workload

• Adult medical and surgical ICU patients
• Typical APP census: 10–15 ICU patients per APP
• Admissions: medical and surgical ICU admits
• Rounding: performed each shift
• Phone consults: as needed
• Case mix: high-acuity, critically ill patients

Required procedures and clinical duties

• Central venous line insertion (CVLs, vascaths, introducers)
• Arterial line insertion
• ICU patient assessment, diagnosis, management, and procedural care
• Interpret diagnostics and labs; implement treatment plans
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds each shift
• Communicate with attending physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
• Document all care in Cerner accurately and timely

Facility and support

• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment: standard ICU and procedural equipment available
• Support: ICU nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Specialty backup: attending intensivists and specialty consultants
• Reason for coverage: supplemental night shift coverage

Credentials and experience

• Active state NP/APRN or PA licensure required
• NPs: Acute Care Certification (ACNP)
• PAs: appropriate national certification
• Minimum of 12 years ICU experience as an APP
• Proficiency in central and arterial line placement
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity ICU and communicate effectively with physicians and nursing staff

Privileges and compliance

• Hospital privileges required
• Case logs required for central and arterial line procedures