Locums Critical Care Nurse Practitioner — Nights (FriTue), Epic, Procedural ICU Coverage, Suffolk VA

Location: Suffolk, Virginia — Inpatient ICU using Epic EMR

Schedule

• Friday through Tuesday
• Night shift: 7:00 PM–8:00 AM (five 13-hour shifts)
• No additional call
• Weekend coverage included in rotation

Patient Load

• Average census ~13 patients per shift (range 1–20)

Key Responsibilities

• Admit and manage critically ill adult patients from ED, hospital floors, and referring hospitals
• Provide overnight ICU coverage: monitor status, respond to clinical changes, stabilize decompensating patients
• Manage mechanically ventilated patients in collaboration with Respiratory Therapists
• Perform bedside procedures: central venous line, arterial line, and hemodialysis catheter placement
• Communicate overnight with families regarding clinical status and goals of care
• Document care in Epic and coordinate with multidisciplinary critical care team to ensure continuity

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with adult critical care experience
• Active Virginia NP license
• Active DEA registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency placing central venous lines, arterial lines, and dialysis catheters