Locums Hospitalist ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage in a hospitalist role with ICU responsibilities in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This provider will work night shifts in an open ICU model and must be confident managing ICU-level patients and procedures.

Assignment Details:

• Schedule: 7 on / 7 off
• Shift Time: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Specific Dates: August 10, August 23–28
• Average Daily Census: 10 patients
• Admissions: 2–4 per night
• Facility Size: 49 licensed beds, including 6 ICU beds
• EMR: Epic 

Procedures (Must Be Comfortable Performing):

• Ventilator management & weaning
• Endotracheal intubation/extubation
• Central and arterial line insertion & management
• Chest tube insertion
• Lumbar puncture
• Indirect laryngoscopy intubation
• Tracheostomy care including tube change
• Moderate sedation
• Management of tension pneumothorax
• External pacing and adjustment of pacemakers 

Candidate Requirements:

• Active Michigan license preferred
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Will not consider new grads 

Nestled on the banks of the St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie is one of Michigan’s oldest and most picturesque towns. Enjoy access to the great outdoors with trails, lakes, and a charming downtown area. It offers a peaceful, scenic setting with a strong sense of community.