We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in a Neurocritical Care ICU setting in New Orleans, LA.
Specialty: Neurocritical Care Neuro ICU
Setting: Level I Trauma Acute Care Hospital
Schedule Requested: 3 night shifts per week
7:00 PM 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
No call required
Contract Length: 13 weeks (potential to extend)
Start Date: February 23, 2026
Manage adult neuro ICU patients with primary neurologic diagnoses
Facilitate admissions, treatment, and discharge
Perform critical care procedures (ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, sedation)
Preferred skills: CVC insertion, arterial line insertion, lumbar puncture
Implement SAH, ICH, AIS pathways and document core stroke measures
Collaborate with neurointensivists and multidisciplinary team
What is required? Active Louisiana NP license (required)
DEA and Louisiana CSR (required)
Board Certification: Acute Care or Adult/Geriatric NP
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ENLS
Minimum 2 3 years neurocritical care or ICU experience
Epic EMR experience required
Strong procedural skills and ability to manage high-acuity neurosurgical patients
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days
