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Locums – Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) NP/PA

Facility/Location: Palm Health Resources Client near Willow Creek

Job Type: Locums

Compensation: Rates based on experience

Target Candidate: A Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with at least 1 year of experience and the ability to perform ICU-level care, comfortable responding to codes and managing a high-acuity neuroscience ICU population.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

This is an inpatient-only NSICU role. Nurse practitioners must hold the required acute care certification; physician assistants must meet the applicable credentialing requirements. All candidates must be able to respond to codes and perform ICU-level procedures. No ER backup is provided, and there is no call.

Quick Snapshot

• Schedule: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM shifts
• Dates Needed: 12/26-1/1, then starting January 2027 (ongoing)
• Setting: Inpatient-only, Neuroscience ICU
• Call: No call
• EMR: Epic
• Unit Size: 20 beds
• Avg. Total Inpatient Census: 20
• Avg. Patients/Day/Provider: 4
• Avg. Admissions/Day: 2
• Orientation: Candidate must arrive the day before start for orientation

The Role Breakdown

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient-only NSICU coverage
• Perform ICU-level care for a complex neuroscience patient population
• Respond to codes as part of the care team
• No ER backup support provided

Procedures

• Arterial lines
• Central lines
• Lumbar punctures
• Vent management

Required Certifications

• Acute Care Certification (NPs) or applicable credentialing (PAs) — required
• ACLS, BLS from AHA (required)
• Minimum 1 year of experience

Team & Program Highlights

• Established neuroscience team including neurosurgeons (dual-trained cerebrovascular specialists), neurologists (interventional, vascular, and subspecialty), and neurointensivists
• Large, dedicated NSICU team providing 24/7 coverage
• Level 1 trauma center with a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center designation

Recruiter Pitch / Candidate Selling Points

• High-Acuity NSICU Practice: Work within a large, established neuroscience program with deep subspecialty support.
• No-Call Structure: 12-hour shifts with no call responsibility.
• Procedural Scope: Real exposure to arterial lines, central lines, lumbar punctures, and vent management.
• Locums Flexibility: Experience the team and program before committing to a permanent position.
• North Carolina Lifestyle: Eastern NC offers a lower cost of living, access to coastal areas, and a relaxed regional pace.

Palm Submission Notes

• Confirm Acute Care Certification (NPs) or applicable credentialing (PAs), ACLS/BLS status, and minimum 1 year of relevant ICU experience before presenting.
• Confirm availability for the 12/26-1/1 coverage window and/or ongoing January 2027 start.
• Confirm candidate is comfortable with no ER backup and code response responsibilities.
• This is a locums-to-perm opportunity; confirm candidate's openness to transitioning to a permanent role.
• Do not disclose facility name or client-specific details to candidates until permission to disclose is confirmed.

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