Night Shift Acute Care NP/PA (ICU) Locum Tenens in Atlanta; High-Acuity ICU, Procedural Role

Job ID: Not provided

Location: Atlanta, GA
Assignment Type: Locum Tenens — Clinical only
Service Setting: Adult ICU / Critical Care
Dates: 07/01/2026 – 12/31/2026
Schedule: Nights, full-time; 3 × 12‑hour shifts weekly, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Patient Population and Case Mix

• Adult critically ill ICU patients
• Typical census: ~10–15 patients per APP
• Admissions and rounding required
• High‑acuity critical care cases

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage and stabilize critically ill ICU patients
• Admit and co-manage patients with attending physicians
• Perform ongoing assessments, execute care plans, and intervene as needed
• Enter orders and complete documentation in Cerner EMR
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate with ICU nursing staff

Required Skills & Procedures

• Proficiency in ICU management and stabilization
• Central line and arterial line insertions
• Competent in other ICU procedures as required

Qualifications

• Active national and state licensure required
• Acute Care NP certification required for NP candidates (ACNP or equivalent) or PA certification for PAs
• Minimum 1–2 years’ ICU APP experience
• Active DEA preferred
• Local candidates preferred

Facility & Support

• EMR: Cerner
• Standard ICU equipment and nursing support available
• Specialty backup: attending physicians and multidisciplinary ICU team
• Hospital privileges required

Compensation & Logistics

• Rate: TBD
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice: TBD