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Locum Tenens Intensivist

Critically ill patients in medical, surgical or mixed ICUs.

What you'd be covering

Critically ill patients in medical, surgical or mixed ICUs.

What the shift actually looks like

Unit-based critical care with rounding, procedures, family conferences and escalation decisions. Open versus closed unit model changes the job entirely.

What you need to hold

Typically required
MD/DO with critical care fellowship; state license; DEA
Typical workload
Unit census-based

What to ask before you accept

Open versus closed model, unit size, procedure expectations, ECMO involvement and night coverage.

We put those questions to the facility at intake so you get a straight answer before you commit, not after your first shift.

Why this role is in demand

A small national pool with long lead times. Open-unit versus closed-unit model materially changes who will accept. For you, that is leverage — the narrower the skill set, the smaller the pool you are competing against and the better the assignments you get offered.

Travel, per diem or permanent?

Locum tenens gives you rate, control and variety, by the day, week or rotation. Locum-to-perm lets you try a group before signing. Permanent when you have found the right practice and want partnership track or long-term stability.

Working with us

We tell you the rate, the unit and the shift pattern before you commit, and we ask permission before every single submittal — you will never find out you were put forward somewhere after the fact. One recruiter handles you from the first call through to your last shift.

Placement is always free to you. Our fee is paid by the facility. Join the network and we will only call you when something genuinely fits.

Common questions

What certifications do I need for Intensivist?

MD/DO with critical care fellowship; state license; DEA.

What is the typical typical workload in Intensivist?

Unit census-based.

What should I ask before accepting a Intensivist assignment?

Open versus closed model, unit size, procedure expectations, ECMO involvement and night coverage.

Does it cost me anything to work with you?

No. Placement is always free to you — our fee is paid by the facility.

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Two minutes now saves a dozen irrelevant calls later. We only get in touch when something genuinely matches your specialty, your states and the schedule you actually want.

  • Rates and shift detail in writing before you commit
  • Permission asked before every single submittal
  • One recruiter from first call to last shift
  • Always free to you — the facility pays our fee

No fee, ever. We never submit you anywhere without asking first.

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