Locum Tenens - Nurse Practitioner - Neuro ICU

JOB TITLE:Per diem Nurse Nurse Practitioner Neuro/Medical ICU
NUMBER OF OPENINGS:1
SHIFT:Night shifts 36 hours (weekends rotating)
DURATION:13 weeks
START DATE:06/17/2023
STIPEND:$1,169
HOURLY PAY:$121
OT:1.5
WEEKLY PAY:$4,727.27
JOB DESCRIPTION
886 bed Level I trauma center
Three 13s or 7on/7off 13 hour shifts Days/Nights, Weekends, Holidays, On Call, Call back per unit needs
* Drug screen and physical must be done at URMC facility
* Travel reimbursement
* Exciting opportunity to work in the NeuromedicalICU.
* Responsibilities include direct care for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures as well as medical neurology patients.
* Direct care responsibilities include admission work-ups, daily management (including complex ventilator management, central lines, arterial lines, and transfer/discharge).
* Other responsibilities include student precepting, and support of unit-based nurses.
* Applicant must be motivated, flexible, and independent and possess excellent clinical skills in critical care.
* The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.
QUALIFICATIONS
* BLS and ACLS
* National Institutes of Health (NIH)
* Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
* The ability to stand for extended periods.
* Strong technical skills.
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Passionate about patient care
* Requires a minimum of two years of current Nurse Practitioner Neuro ICU experience.
* Graduate from a fully accredited Nurse Practitioner program
* Active unencumbered New York Nurse Practitioner state license
* Acute Care NP certified or NCCPA certified.
* Minimum of 2 years critical care experience.
* Neurosurgical or Neurology experience is highly preferred
REQUIREMENTS
COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
* Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
* Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
* Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
* Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
* A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
* Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS
Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.