Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner

* Specialty: NP - Critical Care

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Atlanta, Georgia

* Facility: Northside Hospital Atlanta

* Health System: Northside

* Coverage Period: Nov 09, 2026 – Feb 08, 2027

* Shift Schedule: Days, 7a – 7p

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 10-15 ICU patients per APP

* Case Mix: Multi-specialty medical-surgical ICU

* Rounding: Included

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR System: Cerner

* Specialty Backup Available: Yes, attending MDs available

* Support Staff Available: RNs, attending physicians

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

* Central line insertions (CVLs, vascaths, introducers)

* Arterial line insertions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Acute Care Certified (ACNP) or PA with valid licensure

* Licenses: Active Georgia NP or PA license required

* Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of ICU experience as an APP

* Other Qualifications: Proficiency with ICU procedures – specifically central and arterial line insertions; case logs will be requested during credentialing

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Manage critically-ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting (APP to patient ratio 10-15).

* Collaborate with attending MDs to develop plan of care and communicate dynamic changes.

* Conduct ongoing patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions.

* Order entry (Cerner EMR) and thorough documentation of History and Physicals, Consultations, Event/Follow-up Notes and Procedure Notes.

* Perform invasive procedures including central line insertions (CVLs, vascaths, introducers) and arterial line insertions.