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.
