Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care
Boston, MA 02115
| Specialty | Critical Care |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nurse Practitioner |
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – Boston, MA | ICU | Mon–Fri 6a-7p & 6p-7a Shifts
Join a leading facility in Boston, Massachusetts, as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner and enjoy a dynamic urban environment with flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and a dedicated support team. This opportunity offers a manageable caseload, weekday and weekend shifts, and rewarding work in a top-rated teaching hospital.
Quick Facts
- Location: Boston, MA
- Start Date: 11/11/2026
- End Date: 05/12/2027
- Shift: 3x13-hour shifts; days (6a-7p) & nights (6p-7a)
- Hours/Week: 39 hours/week (plus overtime)
- Employment Type: Locum/PRN
- Licenses/Certs: MA license (PAs considered if licensed in 3–5 weeks), ACLS, BLS, DEA
- Experience: 2+ years in critical care
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $97.48/hr
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You’ll Do
- Provide critical care support within the ICU setting for adult patients
- Collaborate with a team of staff APPs and supervising physicians
- Respond to patient needs as a responding clinician, primarily managing bread-and-butter ICU cases and moderate Med Surg patients
- Participate in morning and afternoon rounds with the attending physician
- Respond to urgent care needs of critical patients, ensuring quality patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR software
- Support patient stabilization and monitor vital signs—no procedures or complex interventions required
What You Need
Required:
- Valid state license in Massachusetts (or eligible PAs with timely licensing)
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- DEA registration
- 2+ years of critical care experience in ICU settings
- Ability to work the specified schedule and respond independently
Preferred:
- Local candidates with reliable transportation
- Experience working in teaching hospitals or ICU environments
About the Assignment
This role is based at a top teaching hospital in Boston, providing adult ICU care in a patient-centered environment. You will work alongside compassionate medical staff, rounding with attending physicians and supporting a small but intense caseload. The ICU typically manages bread-and-butter critical cases with occasional burn admissions, without complex neuro, neuro-stroke, or transplant procedures. The schedule offers a mix of variable weekday and weekend shifts, suited for local candidates seeking flexibility and meaningful clinical engagement.
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