LOCUMS: Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) NP/PA Opportunity in Greenville, NC

Locums opportunity for a Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina.

About the role

ECU Health Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide locums coverage for their Neuroscience ICU service. Candidates will need to attend orientation the day before starting. The Neuroscience program uses a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients with neurological disorders. The team includes specialists in nursing, radiology, general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery, neuro-spine surgery, and neurology, focusing on patient- and family-centered care to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient care only (7 AM – 7 PM)
• Respond to codes
• Perform ICU-level care, including:
  • Arterial lines
  • Central lines
  • Lumbar punctures
  • Vent management

Requirements

• Acute Care Certified Provider
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR

Work Environment

• Average inpatient census: 20
• Average patients per provider per day: 4
• Average admissions per day: 2
• 20-bed NSICU
• No ER backup required
• No call required

Highlights

• Established clinical neuroscience team including:
  • 10 neurosurgeons (dual-trained cerebrovascular specialists)
  • 20+ neurologists (interventional, vascular, neurointensivists, and subspecialty)
• Dedicated NSICU team: 4 physicians and 11 advanced practice providers providing 24/7 coverage
• ECU Health Medical Center is a 974-bed Level I Trauma Center and Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center

About the Organization

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving over 1.4 million people across 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system includes 13,000 team members, nine hospitals, and a physician group with over 1,100 academic and community providers in 185+ primary and specialty clinics. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, sharing a combined mission to improve health and well-being through patient care, education, and research.