Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Locum Tenens Jobs in Scranton, PA
Join a collaborative critical care team in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner providing overnight coverage in a Level II trauma setting. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced critical care NP who is confident managing complex patients, coordinating care with physicians, and performing essential bedside procedures. Scranton offers a welcoming community, a revitalized downtown, and convenient access to the scenic Pocono Mountains and surrounding outdoor recreation.
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Job Details
- Specialty: Critical Care / Intensive Care
- Job Type: Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner opportunity
- Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Schedule: 10-14 night shifts per month, typically arranged in 5-7 consecutive day stretches
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Duration: Approximately 13 weeks, with an ongoing need
- Healthcare Setting: Level II trauma environment
- Patient Volume: Variable encounters per shift
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,260-$3,870
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in critical care, intensive care, or a comparable acute-care setting
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license and advanced practice credentials eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- Current BLS certification
- Demonstrated experience with critical care billing documentation, including 99291 encounters
- Documented procedure logs with dates, including experience placing central lines and arterial lines
- Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage critically ill patients during overnight coverage
- Experience with intubation, paracentesis, thoracentesis, or lumbar puncture is valued and may support additional privileges
- Ability to complete credentialing requirements, which may take approximately 90 days
Critical Care NP Responsibilities
- Perform initial assessments and triage patients based on presenting conditions and available clinical information
- Evaluate and manage critically ill patients during overnight shifts in a Level II trauma setting
- Perform required bedside procedures, including central line and arterial line placement
- Monitor and interpret relevant laboratory and procedure results, discuss findings with the physician, and communicate plans to patients and families
- Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary critical care team to develop and coordinate treatment plans
- Respond to calls from established patients and families, assess needs, and provide appropriate clinical guidance
- Arrange follow-up care and assist with preauthorization for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments within the provider's scope
- Maintain thorough clinical documentation, including critical care billing documentation, and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and department-specific requirements
Apply now to join this critical care healthcare team as a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
