Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care
Compensation
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Job Description
This on-site, contract position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our dynamic healthcare environment and make a significant impact on patient care in a critical setting.
As a Locum NP/PA, you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality healthcare services to critically ill patients. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and will be instrumental in implementing treatment plans and providing comprehensive care.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care to critically ill patients
- Conduct thorough assessments and develop treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary
- Educate patients and families on critical care protocols
- Document all patient interactions and maintain accurate medical records
- Participate in patient rounds and case discussions
- Ensure adherence to established clinical protocols and guidelines
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies
- Current NP or PA licensure in the state of practice
- Experience in critical care settings preferred
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care
- Basic certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Schedule: 7a-7p
Setting: Closed ICU
No procedures required
Support Staff: Hospitalists and subspecialty support
EMR: Meditech
Must be board-certified
ACLS required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 58% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Critical Care Medicine listings in Ohio | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Ohio | 580 active | 15,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 58% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment580 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine NP hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 30 postings, 65 closed |
| New Critical Care Medicine NP listings | 29 in the last 30 days | 26 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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