Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care;Neurology
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Job Description
. This on-site, contract position presents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic medical practice environment, providing essential care and support to patients with critical neurological conditions.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering high-quality patient care while collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and the quality of care our organization strives to provide. If you are passionate about making a difference and are keen to work in a fast-paced, rewarding setting, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations in the critical care setting
- Administer treatments and manage care plans for patients with neurological disorders
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes
- Perform necessary diagnostic tests and interpret the results
- Educate patients and families on care plans and health management strategies
- Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in critical care and neurology
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing or relevant field
- Current NP or PA certification and licensure
- Previous experience in critical care or neurology preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement
Level I trauma
Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a, specific dates
No call required
Setting: 20-bed NSICU
Patient Census: 20 total per day
Required Procedures: Arterial and central lines, lumbar punctures, vent management
Will respond to codes
Support Staff: Neurosurgeons, neurologists, APPs
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
ACLS and BLS required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Critical Care;Neurology at Rinvio Recruitment a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Critical Care Medicine (NP) — ranked against 115 active Critical Care Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In North Carolina, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (49 salary observations; 178 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,960 salary observations; 6,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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