About this opportunity
Emdego Provider Partners lists this Critical Care/ICU Nurse Practitioner opportunity in state college, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nocturnist Intensivist Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens) State College, Pennsylvania
Exclusive Night-Shift Blocks 10-Bed ICU Setting High-Yield Coverage
Unlock a premier locum tenens engagement in central Pennsylvania. We are seeking an experienced Nocturnist Intensivist Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) for recurring night-shift coverage starting November 26, 2026, and extending through May 2027.
Designed for advanced practice providers who excel in autonomous critical care environments, this position offers an ideal practice framework: predictable 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM), structured block scheduling, and complete freedom from call duties.
The Practice Experience Step into a high-functioning 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), taking charge of nocturnal critical care management with dedicated, on-demand attending physician support.
Advanced Clinical Scope: Direct nocturnal ICU management with an average census of 4 to 6 patients:
Perform bedside critical care procedures, including arterial line placement, central line placement, intubation, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and arterial punctures
Manage acute patient decompensations, ventilator settings, and critical care admissions
Collaborate with attending physicians available via phone and on-call for in-person support as needed
Utilize Epic EMR for intraoperative orders, clinical documentation, and patient tracking
Schedule & Lifestyle Advantage: Dedicated 7:00 PM 7:00 AM night shifts across recurring 3- to 7-day blocks from late November 2026 through May 2027.
Zero Call Burden: Complete post-shift disconnect with no call requirements .
Candidate Profile & Qualifications We are seeking a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner with extensive procedural competence and verified ICU experience ( Note: Physician Assistants cannot be considered for this specific role ).
Credentials & Certification: Satisfactory completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (CRNP).
Licensure: Active, unencumbered Pennsylvania State Nurse Practitioner License required at time of consideration.
Life Support Certifications: Active BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required.
Procedural Proficiency & Case Logs: Proven procedural experience with comprehensive case logs from the past 2 years demonstrating proficiency in arterial lines, central lines, intubation, lumbar punctures, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and chest tubes.
Elevate your career with an exclusive, call-free Nocturnist Intensivist NP assignment in beautiful State College, Pennsylvania. Connect with our senior executive search team today to review schedule options and secure your placement!
Worksite address
state college, PA, 16801, US
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