Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Critical Care in Virginia

Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care
Location: Virginia Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Virginia. This assignment begins on Apr 6, 2026, with a duration of 84 days and includes 7-14 night shifts per month from 6p to 6a in a 28-bed medical/surgical ICU. The ideal candidate must work independently with intensivist support available on-call overnight and demonstrate proficiency in intubations, central lines, and arterial lines.

• Location:
  
  Virginia
• Start Date:
  
  Apr 6, 2026
• LOA: 84 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
  
  7-14 night shifts per month, 6p-6a

• Provide independent overnight care in a 28-bed medical/surgical ICU
• Collaborate with an intensivist who is on-call from home overnight
• Perform A and C lines, intubations, central lines, and arterial lines
• Maintain detailed and accurate case logs, demonstrating a minimum of 15 intubations, 15 central lines, and 15 arterial lines within the past 12 months
• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care to critically ill patients
• Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical protocols and safety standards

• Current Virginia Nurse Practitioner license required
• Board certifications required:
  Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certifications required
• Must provide case logs as outlined above

• Strong compensation
• Travel‑related expenses covered
• A‑rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel‑related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists, travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.