Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Critical Care/Intensive Care
Hackensack, NJ
HPA Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Position Overview

One of our Partners in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Neuro Critical Care APP (NP or PA) for inpatient-only maternity leave coverage. This assignment offers a flexible schedule, no call, and full intensivist support on all shifts.

• Pay ranking: Top 15% nationally for Neuro Critical Care APP locums (2026 market data)

• Contract length: ~6 months

Assignment Highlights

• Inpatient Neuro Critical Care / Stroke service

• No call requirements

• Flexible scheduling model

• Intensivist and APP coverage on all shifts

• Average census: 8–20 patients depending on shift

• No trauma-level experience required

• Travel is prepaid

• Malpractice insurance is covered

• HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency

Job Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient Neuro Critical Care and Stroke coverage

• Perform required bedside procedures independently

• Collaborate closely with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams

• Manage critically ill neurological patients in an ICU setting

• Document care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards

Skills & Experience

• NP or PA with Neuro Critical Care or ICU experience

• Comfortable managing high-acuity inpatient populations

• Required procedures:

  • Central lines

  • Arterial lines

  • Midlines

  • Lumbar punctures

• New Jersey license highly preferred at submission