Locums Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to provide night shift ICU coverage in a high-acuity, collaborative setting. The position offers the opportunity to work in an 18-bed open ICU, managing a diverse patient population including post-operative cardiovascular and general critical care patients. This Level III trauma center requires a provider comfortable with a broad scope of ICU and critical care medicine, including management of open-heart surgery patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor ICU patients overnight
• Perform admissions and consults in collaboration with the hospital medicine team
• Round multiple times per shift with nursing and surgical staff
• Write daily progress notes and initiate/enter patient orders
• Interpret lab and imaging results and act upon them
• Coordinate patient transfers as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with Tele-ICU physicians during the night for additional support

 Facility Information:

• ICU Beds: 18-bed open unit
• Trauma Level: Level III
• Support: Tele-ICU physicians available overnight
• Collaborative Team: Works closely with hospitalists, surgeons, and nursing staff
• Patient Mix: Post-op cardiovascular, critically ill, and general ICU patients 

Requirements:

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (preferred)
• Active Maryland license or eligible via IMLC
• DEA license and Maryland CSR
• Current ACLS & BLS certifications
• Prior experience in ICU or critical care setting strongly preferred

Cumberland is a scenic city in western Maryland, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. Known for its natural beauty, historic charm, and affordable living, Cumberland offers outdoor recreation, vibrant arts, and close-knit community life—an excellent place to enjoy a fulfilling locum experience.