Locum Tenens Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant — Wilmington, NC

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Join a locum tenens team providing inpatient critical care to neurology patients in Wilmington, NC. This role supports a 10‑bed Neuro ICU (Trauma Level II) with Epic EMR and involves clinical-only coverage starting ASAP and continuing on an ongoing basis. Shifts are 12 hours (7a–7p or 7p–7a), worked as FTE or approximately 14 shifts per month, with supplemental coverage needs. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided by the agency.

Key details

• Service setting: Inpatient Neuro ICU
• Average daily census: ~10 patients; admits and assigned rounding
• Coverage: Clinical only, ASAP–ongoing
• Shift pattern: 12-hour days or nights; FTE or ~14 shifts/month
• Facility: 10‑bed Neuro ICU, Trauma Level II, Epic EMR

Requirements

• Board certified or board eligible (BC/BE) in relevant specialty
• NC license or compact license
• BLS and ACLS certifications

Core responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill neurology patients in a 10‑bed Neuro ICU
• Perform comprehensive assessments, create and implement treatment plans, and order/interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate closely with neurointensivists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Accurately and promptly document all patient encounters and care plans in Epic
• Maintain scheduled 12‑hour shift coverage (days or nights) to ensure continuity of care

Compensation and benefits

• Agency covers travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance

If you’re a skilled NP with neuro/critical care experience seeking flexible locum coverage in Wilmington, NC, this role offers high-impact clinical work within a collaborative ICU team.