NP - Critical Care Job in Atlanta, Georgia
Locum Tenens Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) — Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA (Nov 2026Feb 2027)
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Professions/Specialties:NP - Critical Care,General Nurse Practitioner
Location:Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
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Overview
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) / Physician Assistant
- Specialty: Critical Care / Multi‑specialty Medical‑Surgical ICU
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens
- Facility: Northside Hospital Atlanta (Northside Health System)
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Coverage Period: Nov 9, 2026 – Feb 8, 2027
- Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance: Covered
Patient & Clinical Workload
- Average census: 10–15 ICU patients per APP
- Rounding: Included
- Case mix: Mixed medical and surgical critical care
- APP:attending backup: Attending MDs available for specialty backup
- Support staff: Registered Nurses and attending physicians present
Facility & Systems
- EMR: Cerner
- Hospital privileges: Required
Required Procedures & Skills
- Central venous catheter insertions (CVLs, vascaths, introducers)
- Arterial line insertions
- Proficiency with ICU procedures; case logs will be requested for credentialing
Qualifications
- NP: Acute Care Certified (ACNP) OR PA with equivalent critical care experience
- Active Georgia NP or PA license required
- Minimum 1–2 years ICU experience as an APP
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients in a high‑acuity ICU (10–15 patients per APP)
- Perform ongoing assessments and implement appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with attending physicians to establish and adjust plan of care
- Perform invasive procedures listed above
- Enter orders and document thoroughly in Cerner (H&P, consults, procedure notes, event/follow‑up notes)
Compliance
- Maintain required hospital privileges and provide procedure case logs for credentialing as requested
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About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.