Locum to Perm - Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Neuro Critical Care Job

Locum Tenens Florida

Locum to Perm – Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Neuro Critical Care Opportunity

Clinical Role
Provide high-level care in the Neuro ICU, managing critically ill neurological patients with a focus on ventilatory management, invasive monitoring, and acute interventions. This locum-to-perm role covers for FMLA leave and offers the potential to transition to a permanent position in a collaborative ICU team.

Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 7/10/26
Assignment Type: Locum to Perm

Position Highlights:

Neuro ICU coverage for critically ill patients
Average ICU census: 12–15 patients per day
Admissions per day: 3–4
No supervision of residents, fellows, or other healthcare providers required
Ventilation and critical care procedures required
Local provider preferred

Schedule & Coverage

Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Weekend coverage required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Setting: Neuro ICU

Patient Population: Adult neurocritical care

Patient Volume: 12–15 ICU patients per day

Responsibilities Include:

Managing neurocritical care patients
Performing invasive and non-invasive ventilation management (ETT, NT, tracheostomy, BiPAP/CPAP)
Inserting central lines and arterial lines
Performing bronchoscopy
ICP evaluation and management
Handling 3–4 admissions per shift
Collaborating with 4 other critical care and 2 neurocritical care physicians

Procedures Required:

Invasive ventilation: ETT, NT, Tracheostomy
Non-invasive ventilation: BiPAP, CPAP
Central line insertion
Arterial line insertion
Bronchoscopy
ICP evaluation and management

Support & Technology

Facility Details:

Total Beds: 555 (avg. census 300)
ICU Beds: 42
Neuro ICU with collaborative critical care team

Technology:

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified in Neurology and Critical Care – required
Active Florida license – required
BLS and ACLS – required
Local provider – highly preferred

Organization & Team

Neuro ICU within a large hospital system
Coverage with other neurocritical care and critical care physicians
Independent patient management, no supervisory responsibilities

About Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Location & Access: South Florida, with easy access to Miami and Palm Beach
Lifestyle & Community: Urban and coastal living with beaches, boating, and vibrant culture
Attractions: Beaches, water sports, cultural events, dining, and nightlife
Quality of Life: Warm climate, diverse community, and a variety of outdoor activities

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