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Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callContract Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

This full-time, on-site position offers a unique opportunity for entry-level practitioners to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced medical environment focused on providing high-quality patient care.

As a key member of our Critical Care team, you will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver excellent clinical support to patients in critical conditions. This role is crucial in ensuring that each patient receives personalized care tailored to their individual needs. We encourage candidates who are passionate about advancing their careers in the medical field to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the assessment and management of critically ill patients
  • Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans
  • Perform physical examinations and record patient health histories
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
  • Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition
  • Educate patients and families on health conditions and management
  • Document all care provided in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Participate in team meetings and continuous education activities

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Lewistown
  • Basic knowledge of critical care principles and practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records

Level IV Trauma Center

10 Bed ICU

Schedule: 7 on/7 off

Shift Information: 7p-7a

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

DEA & BLS required

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationEpic EMRCollaborative Care

Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution45 jobs · 41 employers

18
<$140k
11
$140k-160k
7
$160k-180k
7
$180k-200k
2
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Critical Care Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 111 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lewistown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Median resident rent
$797/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.