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Palatka, Florida

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

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Compensation

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Job Description

This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients within a dynamic medical practice setting.

As a Locum NP/PA in Critical Care, you will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients in intensive care settings. You will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, evidence-based treatment and optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on critically ill patients
  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized critical care treatment plans
  • Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory results
  • Manage mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic support, and critical care interventions
  • Respond promptly to rapid changes in patient condition and emergencies
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals
  • Document clinical findings, procedures, and treatment decisions accurately
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams regarding plans of care
  • Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds

Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the applicable state
  • Board certification (NP or PA) in good standing
  • Critical Care experience in ICU or equivalent acute care setting
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills
  • Proficiency in managing ventilators, vasoactive medications, and invasive monitoring
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred: Prior locum or contract experience in critical care settings
  • Preferred: Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Schedule: 7a-7p

No call requirement

Patient Census: 5.5 per shift

Support Staff: Remote physician on call

EMR: Meditech

Must be board-certified

DEA and CSR required

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationDiagnostic testingVasoactive medication managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician Assistant market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,419 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Florida217 active4,552 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 68% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physician Assistant listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment217 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,419 Physician Assistant roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,419 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 40 employers
16
<$155k
12
$155k-170k
11
$170k-185k
9
$185k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

47 jobs · 40 employers
401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,419 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Palatka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,371/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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