Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Hospitalist

Job Description

Our client in Michigan is seeking a Critical Care Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves managing ICU patients, with an average daily census of approximately 22 and handling 2-4 admits per day in an open ICU setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage ICU patients within an open ICU model.
• Handle an average daily census of approximately 22 patients.
• Perform 2-4 admits per day.
• Perform Indirect Laryngoscopy Intubation.
• Perform Insertion and Management of Central Venous Catheters.
• Perform Insertion and Management of Arterial Catheters.
• Administer Moderate Sedation.
• Perform Lumbar Puncture.
• Perform Endotracheal Intubation and Extubation.
• Provide Ventilator Management, including readiness for and administering respirator weaning/oxygen therapy and extubation, and assessing need for intubation.
• Perform Insertion of Arterial Lines, Central Venous Lines either percutaneously or by cut down.
• Perform Chest Tube Insertion.
• Provide Tracheostomy care, including tube change.
• Perform Arterial Line Insertion and Removal (Radial and Femoral).
• Perform CVC Line Placement.
• Provide External Pacing, including adjusting temporary epicardial, transvenous or transcutaneous pacemaker as necessary, and management of tension pneumothorax in emergent situations.
• Perform Paracentesis.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic
• New graduates will not be considered for this role.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.