Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine
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- ID: 217264B
- Published April 17, 2026
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- Job ID 217264B
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Critical Care Medicine
- Clinician Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Critical Care Medicine
- State VA
- Duration
Job Description
Our client is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Critical Care Medicine for a 35-day assignment in VA, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role requires coverage for five 13-hour shifts, Friday through Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., with key responsibilities including vent management, comprehensive monitoring and admitting of critical care patients, performing essential procedures such as central and arterial lines, and providing critical updates to patient families.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Vent management with assistance of RTs
- Monitoring of admitting critical care patients / availability to assist with decompensating patients overnight
- Admitting new critical care patients from the ED, hospital floor, and several surrounding hospitals
- Procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, and dialysis catheters
- Updating family/ goals of care when patients decompensate overnight
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse - Extension Adult (CCRN E-Adult))
- EMR: Epic
- Procedures: able to place CVLs, HD caths, and arterial lines
- Patient Age Demographic: Adult
- APP will be Working Autonomously.
- Shift hours: Friday-Tuesday 7p-8a (five 13 hours shifts)
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.