Locum | Critical Care NP

Lubbock, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1Year

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assignment Length:

Initial 6-month contract
Potential to extend

Start Date: April 1 2026

Openings: 2

Details:

Inpatient coverage
7 on/7 off schedule Tuesday-Monday
Day or night shift available 6:00-6:00
14 shifts per month required
Average ICU census 14-16
Level II trauma center
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 60-90 days

Responsibilities (Generalized):

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to manage a patient workload efficiently
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Requirements

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g. family practice adult-gerontology pediatrics)

Licenses & Certifications:

Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Texas
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP)

Experience:

While specific requirements may vary most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments often lasting weeks or months to address staffing shortages in hospitals surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment such as health insurance retirement contributions or paid time off.

Required Skills:

Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g. family practice adult-gerontology pediatrics) Licenses & Certifications: Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Texas National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP) Skills: Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions Time management skills to manage a patient workload efficiently Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team Experience: While specific requirements may vary most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty Additional Notes: Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments often lasting weeks or months to address staffing shortages in hospitals surgical centers or other healthcare facilities These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

Assignment Length: Initial 6-month contractPotential to extendStart Date: April 1 2026Openings: 2Details:Inpatient coverage7 on/7 off schedule Tuesday-MondayDay or night shift available 6:00-6:0014 shifts per month requiredAverage ICU census 14-16Level II trauma centerEMR: EPICCredentialing: 60-90 d...