Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine
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- ID: 218414A
- Published May 14, 2026
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- Job ID 218414A
- Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine
- Clinician Type Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty Critical Care Medicine
- State MD
- Duration
Job Description
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for our client in Maryland, commencing Aug 1, 2026, for a 30-day assignment. This role involves comprehensive management of post-operative cardiovascular and general sick patients within an Intensive Care Unit setting, including daily rounds, progress note documentation, order management, and performing essential procedures.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage the day-to-day needs of post-operative cardiovascular patients and general sick patients.
- Write daily progress notes and round on patients alongside nursing and surgical teams multiple times per night.
- Enter and initiate appropriate orders for the patient population.
- Transfer patients as necessary and interpret labs and imaging to act upon those results.
- Manage patients with common diagnoses such as DKA, pneumonia, and sepsis in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Perform procedures, including central line placement and intubations.
Additional Information
- Board certification in Critical Care Medicine required.
- Experience with Meditech EHR.
- Serve a facility with a Level III Trauma Designation.
- Maryland Board of Nursing license required; a compact license may aid in processing.
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.