Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Cumming, GA
Hourly Rate: $90/hr
Location: Cumming, Georgia
Company: Optigy
Type: Locums Night Shift Onsite
Optigy is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum assignment in Cumming, GA . This is a full-time night shift position (3x12s weekly) in a multi-specialty medical-surgical ICU environment. The provider will work collaboratively with attending physicians to manage critically ill patients and deliver evidence-based, high-quality care.
RequirementsAcute Care Certified NP or Physician Assistant with valid national and state licensure
Active Georgia license required
Minimum of 12 years of ICU experience as an APP
Proficient in ICU procedures, including:
Central line insertions (CVLs, vascaths, introducers)
Arterial line insertions
Must provide case logs of procedures for credentialing
Local candidates preferred
Manage and monitor critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
Collaborate closely with attending physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Perform and document thorough assessments, procedures, and follow-up notes in Cerner EMR
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate ongoing patient status to care teams
Interpret diagnostic testing and implement appropriate clinical interventions
Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Workweek: Three 12-hour shifts per week
APP-to-patient ratio: 1015 ICU patients per APP (with attending MD support)
- Overtime: Daily after 24 hours; Weekly after 40 hours
On-call: No
Telehealth: No
Cumming, Georgia, offers a blend of suburban convenience and scenic tranquility just north of Atlanta. The area features excellent schools, lakeside recreation, and a thriving local community ideal for healthcare professionals seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Recruiter: Lisa Meyers
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