Neuro ICU Nurse Practitioner Needed in New Orleans, LAStart Date: As soon as credentialedCredentialing timeframe: 60 daysContract Length: Ongoing contract (Locum Tenens 1099)ScheduleNight shifts only12 hour shifts: 7:00 PM 7:00 AMCoverage needed: night shifts per monthBlocked schedules preferredNo callIn house APP coverage overnight with neurointensivist supportFormal daily roundingOvernight phone support availablePractice DetailsHospital-based Neuro ICU (closed unit)24/7 APP coverage modelNeurointensivist-led serviceEMR: EpicPatient population: Adult Neuro ICU (18+)Typical census: patients (acuity based coverage)Clinical ScopeComprehensive neurocritical care managementResponsibilities include:Admissions, daily rounding, and dischargesH&P, consult notes, progress notes, and discharge summariesVentilator and noninvasive ventilation managementHemodynamic monitoring and critical care sedationNeurologic exams, localization, and neuroimaging reviewNeurocritical conditions include:Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokeSubarachnoid hemorrhageTraumatic brain injuryStatus epilepticusIntracranial pressure managementCardiac arrest and brain death evaluationProcedures and skills:Airway support (BVM, LMA)NG tube placement/removalCentral and arterial lines (preferred)Lumbar puncture (preferred)RequirementsNurse Practitioner Neurocritical CareBoard Certified:Adult Geriatric or Acute CareActive Louisiana NP license requiredDEA requiredLouisiana CSR requiredCertifications required:ACLSBLSENLSMinimum 1 year Neuro ICU or critical care experience requiredTrauma Level I experience requiredProvider questionnaire required at submissionNPDB self query (within 6 months) requiredFull malpractice disclosure requiredClean credentialing file strongly preferredCredentialingFull hospital credentialing requiredProvider must be fully cleared prior to startTemporary privileges not guaranteedCommittee and board approval requiredIf you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.We also hire numerous other positions locally & nationwide. Let me know if interested in another position. Morgan HennesseyRecruiting Consultant