Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Worcester, MA

Worcester, Massachusetts – Critical Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Hospital-Based ICU Coverage | Day & Night Shifts | Long-Term Contract | Cerner EMR Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers (NPs or PAs) for an ongoing locum opportunity at a large regional hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts . This role offers a chance to join a dynamic hospitalist and ICU team delivering high-acuity inpatient care in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have strong procedural skills, thrive under pressure, and be comfortable managing critically ill patients alongside residents and attending physicians. Assignment Highlights Location : Worcester, Massachusetts Start Date : January 2026 (or upon credentialing) Contract Type : Locum Tenens | Long-Term (6 months) Setting : Inpatient Critical Care / ICU EMR : Cerner Shift Options : 7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM | 7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM Credentialing : 120 days (temporary privileges in 30 days available) Program & Team Structure 2 MDs / APPs during daytime coverage Overnight : APC works independently (12 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 AM) with resident support and MD backup by phone Intensivist in-house until midnight, then on-call Average census : 5–6 patients per APC New admissions : 2 / day, 1 / night Open communication with hospitalist and surgical teams Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive management for critically ill surgical ICU patients Perform central line placements (primary APC responsibility) Conduct patient assessments, diagnostic interpretations, and care planning Respond to codes alongside residents and hospital medicine team Collaborate closely with intensivists, hospitalists, and residents for seamless care coordination Maintain detailed and timely documentation in Cerner EMR Candidate Requirements Licensure : Active and unrestricted Massachusetts NP or PA license Certifications : ACLS and BLS required Experience : Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care experience required Procedures : Must be comfortable performing central lines independently Certification : NCCPA or national NP board certification Other : Acute Care Certification preferred but not required Why Rhino Medical Competitive weekly pay with direct deposit Long-term schedule stability with flexible shift blocks Temporary privileges for fast starts Comprehensive travel and lodging coordination White-glove credentialing and scheduling support Work with one of New England’s most respected regional hospital systems Join Rhino Medical’s Critical Care Network This is your chance to join a collaborative ICU program where your expertise makes a daily difference. Deliver exceptional care, build your critical care portfolio, and experience the Rhino Medical difference — every step of the way. Apply today — Rhino Medical will handle the rest. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.