Neuro ICU APP Opportunity – LA

Job description

Neuro ICU APP Opportunity – LA
Coverage: 3 night shifts per week
Setting: Hospital – Closed Neuro ICU
Patient Population: Adult ICU (18+) with primary neurologic diagnoses
Credentialing: ~60 days

Practice Details:
• 10–20 patients (acuity-based coverage)
• Nursing, RT, NCC attending, and additional APP support
• Comprehensive ICU management in a closed unit
• EMR: Epic

Clinical Scope Includes:
• Admissions, H&Ps, consults, progress notes, discharge summaries
• Mechanical ventilator management & critical care sedation
• Neurologic emergencies including stroke, SAH, ICH, TBI, status epilepticus
• ICP management, neuromuscular respiratory failure, brain death evaluation
• Post-op neurosurgical management
• Implementation of stroke pathways (AIS, ICH, SAH)
• Familiarity with neuroimaging, EEG, CT head interpretation
• Minor procedures including I&D, NG tubes, catheterization, wound care

Preferred Procedures:
• Central line placement
• Arterial line insertion
• Lumbar puncture

Requirements:
• Board Certified (Adult-Gero or Acute Care)
• Active Louisiana license
• DEA & CSR required
• ENLS, BLS, ACLS
• 2–3 years Neuro ICU or critical care experience

If this aligns with your experience, I’d love to connect and discuss availability.

Best,
Rachel Koehler
Principal Recruiter
Aya Locums
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